Foreign Divorce Opinion Letter
A Foreign Divorce Opinion Letter is a formal legal document issued by a licensed Ontario lawyer confirming that a divorce or annulment granted outside of Canada is valid under Ontario law.
If you or your spouse were divorced outside Canada and wish to remarry in Ontario, this letter is mandatory. The Office of the Registrar General requires it before issuing a marriage licence.
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Includes:
Document review;
Legal research;
Drafting; and
issuance of your opinion letter.
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Under Ontario law, before you can obtain a marriage licence after a foreign divorce, you must prove that the divorce is legally valid in Canada. Without this opinion letter:
Your marriage licence application will be rejected.
Your remarriage in Ontario could face legal challenges.
Our firm provides a quick, reliable, and cost-effective opinion letter so you can remarry without delays.
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To issue your Foreign Divorce Opinion Letter, please provide:
Completed Marriage Licence Application (signed by both parties).
Certified Divorce Order/Decree from the foreign jurisdiction (translated to English or French, if applicable).
Statement of Sole Responsibility (we provide the form and assist you in filling it out).
Any supporting documents confirming your residency or substantial connection to the country where the divorce was granted (e.g., proof of residence, employment, or property ownership).
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Contact our office to schedule your appointment (virtual or in-person).
Submit your documents via email or in person.
Our lawyer will review your documents, confirm compliance with Ontario law, and draft the opinion letter.
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Most Foreign Divorce Opinion Letters are prepared within 2–3 business days once we receive all required documents and payment. Rush services can be completed within 24 hours if required for an additional fee.
Why Choose Haider Khan Legal?
We prepare opinion letters concerning the recognition of a foreign divorce in Canada for immigration, remarriage, or other legal purposes where appropriate. Our office reviews the divorce documents, residence and connection requirements, and relevant Canadian law before providing a carefully supported opinion.
We assist clients throughout Ontario, including Toronto, Mississauga, Brampton, Hamilton, Ottawa, and across the province. Virtual appointments and document submissions are available for your convenience.
Contact Haider Khan Legal P.C. today to get your Foreign Divorce Opinion Letter for just $350 + HST. Call us, email us, or submit your documents online to begin.
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