Opinion letters
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Clear answers about foreign divorce recognition in Canada.
Plain-language articles from the ABALAW team on opinion letters, remarriage, documents, and what Canadian authorities actually look for.
Recognition law
When is a foreign divorce automatically recognized in Canada?
Canadian law recognizes many foreign divorces without a court order, but only when certain conditions are met. Here is the test.Documents
What documents you need for a foreign divorce opinion
A simple, complete checklist of what to gather before you start, and what to do if something is missing.Remarriage
Getting a marriage licence when you were divorced abroad
Why some licence offices ask for a lawyer's opinion, and how to give them exactly what they need the first time.Newcomers
New to Canada and already divorced? Start here.
A calm walkthrough for newcomers on how a divorce from your home country fits into Canadian records.Documents
Certified translations: when you need one and who can do it
If your decree is not in English or French, you will likely need a certified translation. Here is how it works.Opinion letters