A Canadian court cannot grant or vary child support or spousal support under the Divorce Act for a foreign divorce. However, the court may deal with domestic issues ancillary to a foreign divorce under provincial legislation in most cases. For a full commentary click here. Why Can’t a Canadian Court Grant or Vary Support Under the Divorce Act in the Face of a Valid Foreig Rob Omura 02/18/2017
A Canadian court cannot grant or vary child support or spousal support under the Divorce Act for a foreign divorce. However, the court may deal with domestic issues ancillary to a foreign divorce under provincial legislation in most cases. For a full commentary click here.