Foreign divorce certificate or decree
The official document showing the divorce was granted and finalized outside Canada.
Required documents
Documents Needed for a Foreign Divorce Opinion Letter
Most reviews start with the same core records. If something is missing, ABALAW will tell you what can be used and what may need to be obtained first.
Original marriage certificate
The certificate for the marriage that the foreign divorce ended.
Government-issued photo ID
Passport, driver licence, permanent resident card, or another accepted identification document.
Date and place details
Where the marriage happened, where the divorce was granted, and when it became final.
Certified translation
Usually required if any divorce document is not in English or French.
Authority request
Any note, email, or letter asking you for a legal opinion or proof of recognition.
Have some, but not all, documents?
Start with what you have. A lawyer can identify what is still required before the opinion is finalized.