Divorce certificate from another country accepted in Canada?

Canadian law ordinarily recognizes a “foreign divorce” if one or both of the persons ordinarily resided in the foreign jurisdiction where the divorce was commenced at least one year prior to the commencement of that divorce Application. In short, Canadian law requires a genuine connection at the time that the divorce Application is commenced. Thus, if you have now both lived in Canada for about five years it is safer for you to commence the divorce in Canada; otherwise if you seek to get remarried in Canada you may not be able to obtain a marriage license. You are welcome to call me at 877-668-9386 for a free telephone consultation.

(The information provided above is general, not legal advice, as circumstances vary from case to case. As well, generally speaking, the above information relates to Ontario law. Thus, if you wish legal advice that you can rely upon for your specific case, or if you are making inquiries where Ontario law may not apply, please contact Douglas Briand for a free consultation).