Foreign Divorce Opinion Letters
Foreign Divorce Opinion Letter Services
If you were divorced outside of Canada, you may need a Foreign Divorce Opinion Letter to confirm that your divorce will be recognized in Canada—often required when applying for a marriage licence or planning to remarry in Ontario.
At Kainth Law Group, we provide lawyer-prepared opinion letters after reviewing your foreign divorce documents and the surrounding circumstances. Our goal is to help you move forward with confidence, without unnecessary delays.
When you may need an opinion letter
You may be asked for a Foreign Divorce Opinion Letter if you:
- Plan to remarry in Ontario after a divorce from another country
- Need proof of recognized divorce for a municipality, officiant, or registrar
- Require confirmation of marital status for legal, administrative, or immigration purposes
- Have divorce documents in a different language or from a jurisdiction with different legal procedures
What we do
Our service typically includes:
- Reviewing your divorce judgment/order (and any supporting documentation)
- Assessing whether the divorce meets Canadian recognition requirements
- Preparing a formal legal opinion letter for submission to the requesting authority
- Advising you on any additional steps that may be required (e.g., translations, affidavits, or supporting evidence)
Common documents required
Depending on your situation, we may request:
- Divorce judgment/order or divorce certificate (from the issuing country)
- Marriage certificate
- Certified translation (if not in English or French)
- Government-issued identification
- Details about residency and where the divorce was obtained
Start the process
Contact us to guide you through the next steps.
