Can I get divorce in Canada if married abroad?

Can I get divorce in Canada if married abroad?

As a general rule, only Canadian residents can divorce in Canada. If neither you nor your spouse lives in Canada, you cannot get a divorce under Canada’s Divorce Act. You cannot undo your marriage in the country where you or your spouse lives because that country does not recognize your Canadian marriage.

Can I divorce if I married abroad?

It is possible to live together in the same home and still be separated. To apply, you need to complete an Application for Divorce and file it at the Court with a copy of your marriage certificate.

Can I divorce from another country?

To get divorced in another country, you must show that you or your ex has a connection to it. A court only has the right and legal power to deal with your case if you can show this connection. The law calls this ‘jurisdiction’.

How do you get a divorce in Islam?

Divorce in Islam can take a variety of forms, some initiated by the husband and some initiated by the wife. The main traditional legal categories are talaq (repudiation), khulʿ (mutual divorce), judicial divorce and oaths. The theory and practice of divorce in the Islamic world have varied according to time and place.