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Legit.ng·September 7, 2026 at 9:49 PM

The United States has explained the circumstances under which a foreign divorce may not be recognised or granted. According to the guidance, a divorce obtained abroad can be rejected if the country that issued it lacked proper jurisdiction over the couple. It may also be denied if proper notice was not given to both spouses or if required legal procedures were not followed during the process.

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