Do both parties have to attend a divorce hearing in Victoria for it to be valid?

Question

It's been 2 years and the papers have not yet come, is this normal.?

Answer 1

Do you mean Victoria BC? For God's sake, no. And be careful They give desk divorce orders there and can spring them when you are not looking.

Answer 2

Nope, as far as I know you don't need to both be in attendance.

However, the person that does show up is more likely to get their own way re: dividing up the assets etc.