Cost & timeline

Foreign Divorce Opinion Letter Cost and Timeline

Standard foreign divorce opinion letters are prepared for $249 in up to 48 hours. Expedited service is $299 with the $50 expedited upgrade when you need the letter ready in 12 hours. Price excludes HST. Taxes apply.

Standard service Most common

$249plus HST

Prepared in up to 48 hours

Standard foreign divorce opinion letters service

For complete files that can move through the regular ABALAW review timeline.

Prepared by ABALAW's fully accredited Ontario family lawyer
Foreign divorce recognition analysis
Foreign divorce opinion letter prepared for the Ontario process

Expedited service

$299plus HST

Ready in 12 hours

Expedited foreign divorce opinion letters service

For complete files that need priority preparation. The $299 service comes with the $50 expedited upgrade.

Priority review queue
Same foreign divorce opinion letters process
Subject to complete documents

Price excludes HST. Taxes apply. Timelines begin after ABALAW receives the required documents, information, payment, and client identification materials.

What affects timing

What can change the review timeline?

Document completeness

Complete decrees, certificates, ID, and translations make the review faster.

Translation needs

Documents not in English or French usually need certified translation before final review.

Recognition complexity

Some files need more analysis if residency, notice, or jurisdiction is unclear.

Next step

Send the file first for a free initial consultation.

ABALAW will tell you if we require additional documents for a reliable Foreign Divorce Opinion Letter.

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