Recognition of a Foreign Divorce in Ontario

 

Were you divorced outside of Canada and need your divorce recognized in Ontario?

A divorce granted in another country may need to be reviewed and recognized in Canada for purposes such as remarriage, confirming marital status, estate matters, immigration, or other legal and administrative purposes.

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At ELLO Law, we assist clients with the recognition of foreign divorces in Ontario. We can review your foreign divorce judgment and the circumstances surrounding the divorce to determine the appropriate process for establishing recognition in Ontario.

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How We Can Help

Our services may include:

• Reviewing foreign divorce judgments and related documents

• Assessing whether a foreign divorce may be recognized in Canada

• Providing legal advice regarding recognition of a foreign divorce in Ontario

• Preparing documentation and applications where appropriate

• Advising on the use of a foreign divorce for remarriage and other legal purposes

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Under section 22 of Canada's Divorce Act, certain divorces granted by a competent foreign authority may be recognized for determining a person's marital status in Canada. The applicable requirements can depend on factors including where the divorce was granted and the former spouses' residence or domicile at the relevant time.

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Need to Establish That Your Foreign Divorce Is Recognized in Ontario?

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Every situation is different. Whether a foreign divorce will be recognized can depend on the circumstances of the divorce and the documents available.

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Contact ELLO Law today to discuss your foreign divorce and determine the appropriate next steps.