The Divorce Act Changes Explained

Miscellaneous

Effect of non-recognition
(Section 22.1(3), Divorce Act)

New section

Effect of non-recognition

(3) The court’s decision refusing to recognize the competent authority’s decision has legal effect throughout Canada.
Old section

None.

What is the change

A court decision to refuse recognition has legal effect across Canada.

Reason for the change

Where a court refuses to recognize an order under s 22.1(1), that decision has legal effect across Canada (in all provinces and territories).

When

March 1, 2021.