Foreign Divorce Opinion Letters for Remarriage in Ontario by Aurigo Law

Planning to remarry in Ontario after a divorce granted abroad? Ensuring that your foreign divorce is recognized under Ontario law is a crucial first step. At Aurigo Law, we specialize in providing detailed opinion letters on foreign divorces, helping you confirm the validity of your previous divorce so you can proceed with your upcoming marriage with confidence.

Our experienced family law team carefully reviews your foreign divorce documents, assesses the applicable jurisdictional and legal requirements, and delivers a clear, authoritative opinion on whether your divorce will be recognized in Ontario. This service is essential to avoid any legal complications that could affect your ability to remarry.

With Aurigo Law, you can focus on your future with peace of mind, knowing that your foreign divorce has been properly acknowledged, allowing you to move forward with your plans to remarry in Ontario.

Documents Required

When seeking an opinion letter on a foreign divorce to remarry in Ontario, several key documents will be required. Here’s a list of the essential documents you should prepare:

• Foreign Divorce Decree: The official judgment or decree from the court that granted the divorce in the foreign jurisdiction. This should be the final, certified copy.
• Translation of Documents: If the foreign divorce decree or marriage certificate is not in English, a certified translation must be provided along with the original documents.
• Proof of Residency: Documentation showing that either you or your former spouse resided in the foreign jurisdiction for at least one year immediately before the divorce proceedings began. This could include utility bills, lease agreements, or government- issued identification.
• Identification Documents: Copies of your identification, such as a passport or driver’s license, to verify your identity and the name change, if applicable.

Additional Documents may be required

• Marriage Certificate: The original or a certified copy of your marriage certificate from the foreign jurisdiction where the marriage took place.
• Affidavit or Statement: In some cases, a personal affidavit or statement detailing the circumstances of the marriage, divorce, and any relevant legal or procedural aspects of the foreign jurisdiction’s handling of the cases may be required.
• Legal Submissions or Judgments: Any other legal documents related to the divorce proceedings, such as legal submissions made by either party, judgments, or appeal documents.
• Evidence of Public Policy Considerations: Any documents that might address concerns regarding public policy in Ontario, such as an affidavit from a legal expert in the foreign jurisdiction attesting to the fairness and legitimacy of the divorce process.

Providing these documents will help your lawyer at Aurigo Law assess your case accurately and draft a thorough opinion letter to support your remarriage in Ontario.