May 19, 2024

Where should You Get Divorced

12 minutes

When separated spouses live in different countries or provinces, they may wonder where the best place would be to get divorced. Where the separated spouses now live in different places, it may be possible to chose where the divorce will occur. Different jurisdictions have different laws. Often it can be more advantageous for one spouse to get divorced in one jurisdiction over another.

To answer the question of a follower, Certified Specialist in Family Law, John Schuman, discuss the considerations in deciding where to get divorced. He answers questions like:

1. When can a married couple can chose different places to get divorced?

2. If someone gets divorced outside Canada, will Canada recognize the divorce as valid?

3. How does someone determine where would be best to get a divorce?

4. If the spouse cannot agree, how will courts decide where the divorce will happen?

5. How does the place of divorce affect issues like child support, spousal support, property division and parenting?

If you found this episode helpful, check out these episodes on similar topics:

55. Can You Get Divorced in Canada?

67. How Long Does it Take to Get an Ontario Divorce?

89. Can Child Support Be Reduced for High Income Earners?

72. Why Might a Judge Refuse an Ontario Divorce?

75. When Can You Legally Stop Your Ex from Seeing the Kids?

60. ⁠Should You Take Your Ex to Family Court?⁠⁠

The Ontario Family Law Podcast is a companion to the book, Guide to the Basics of Ontario Family Law. The latest edition, which is up-to-date on all important divorce issues is now available. Get it as a $8.99 Kindle eBook, or as an Apple Book for your iPad or iPhone. You can also get it as a paper back or hardcover on Amazon at better bookstores.

TO CONTACT JOHN SCHUMAN:

website: www.schumanlaw.ca

email: [email protected]

Phone: 416-446-5080

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By John P. Schuman, C.S.