Recognition of an Ontario divorce in Iran: Navigating the legal divide between two systems

By Afshin Yazdani ( January 8, 2026, 2:52 PM EST) -- Global migration has created families whose legal lives unfold across borders, cultures and legal traditions. One of the most complex examples arises when Iranian nationals divorce in Ontario. While the divorce is fully valid and enforceable under Canadian law, it does not necessarily bring legal finality in Iran. This disconnect often surprises individuals who reasonably assume that a court order ending a marriage in Canada ends it everywhere....