In Canada, divorces are granted based on the status of your marriage as defined by Canadian legislation, not the legislation of the country you were married in. As long as either you or your spouse have been residing in Canada for one year or more, you can be granted a divorce. Furthermore, provided you have lived in Canada for at least the required one-year time period, you can receive a divorce in Canada even if you and your spouse are not citizens of Canada.
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Russell Alexander
Russell Alexander is the Founder & Senior Partner of Russell Alexander Collaborative Family Lawyers.