Get Your Foreign Divorce Opinion Letter Today
If your divorce was granted outside Canada and you want to remarry in Ontario, you may be required to provide a Foreign Divorce Opinion Letter. This legal document confirms that your foreign divorce is valid under Canadian law. At Bluetown Law, our family law team prepares accurate, reliable opinion letters to help you move forward with confidence. We assist clients from all backgrounds and countries, ensuring their documentation meets Ontario’s marriage licence requirements.
Why Choose Bluetown Law?
- Experience with international divorces and global documentation
- Thorough legal analysis to ensure accuracy and compliance
- Fast turnaround times to keep your marriage plans on schedule
- Clear guidance on Ontario’s marriage licence process
- Professional, reliable opinion letters accepted by Ontario marriage licence issuers
How Bluetown Law Prepares Your Opinion Letter
We offer a streamlined, efficient process designed to help you receive your letter as quickly as possible.
1 — Initial Consultation
We confirm your eligibility and review your foreign divorce documents.
2 — Legal Analysis
We assess whether your foreign divorce meets Ontario’s legal standards, focusing on jurisdiction, residency, and procedural fairness.
3 — Drafting the Opinion Letter
We prepare a detailed, professionally written legal opinion that satisfies Ontario’s marriage licence requirements.
4 — Delivery and Support
We provide your signed opinion letter promptly and guide you on how to submit it with your marriage licence application.
Rush services may be available depending on document readiness.
Who Needs a Foreign Divorce Opinion Letter?
You must obtain a lawyer’s opinion letter if:
- You were divorced outside Canada
- You want to remarry anywhere in Ontario
- You are applying for a marriage licence and the clerk requests legal confirmation
- Your divorce document is from a foreign court, including countries in Asia, Africa, Europe, the Middle East, South America, or the United States
Documents Required for Your Opinion Letter
Most applications require the following documents:
- Original or court-certified copy of your foreign divorce decree
- Certified translation if the divorce document is not in English or French
- Statement of Sole Responsibility (a standard Ontario form signed by both partners)
- Identification documents for both parties
- Any additional documents related to the divorce, if applicable
Our team will review your materials and advise you on any missing requirements.