Can a divorce order include property division terms, or are those separate?

Yes, but there is a nuance. Divorce itself is governed by the federal Divorce Act, which deals with parenting, child support, and spousal support. Property division in Ontario is a provincial matter under the Family Law Act, which means a court cannot technically make a property order as part of the divorce order itself.

However, in practice, many couples resolve property issues through a negotiated separation agreement before or alongside the divorce. Courts can incorporate minutes of settlement or consent terms into a court order, and judges hearing divorce applications can also hear related family law motions under the provincial legislation at the same time — so both matters can be addressed in the same proceeding even if they appear in separate orders.

If you reach a separation agreement that deals with property, that agreement is a contract enforceable in its own right. It can be filed with the court to be converted into a consent order if you wish. The most efficient path is usually to settle property, parenting, and support by agreement first, then complete the divorce with everything already resolved so the court has clean paperwork to approve.