I received a petition from my ex's lawyer in the mail a week and a half ago from Canada. I live in the US. Was I properly served? I have no time to find a lawyer in Canada.

You don't have to find a lawyer in Canada; hire a lawyer of your own to deal with it. Yes, you were properly served.

I already have a US lawyer. But He doesn't have jurisdiction in Canada and can't represent me there.

What is this reguarding and if it was about a divorce which court handled it?

What is this reguarding and if it was about a divorce which court handled it?

OP was fairly clear. OP, who lives in the US, has been sued for divorce in a Canadian court.

OP will need to obtain the services of an attorney licensed to practice in the Canadian jurisdiction. Probably find one located in the area of Canada where the suit has been filed.

OP was fairly clear. OP, who lives in the US, has been sued for divorce in a Canadian court.

I beg to differ. I don't see anywhere in the OPs post that the OP is being sued for divorce.


I received a petition from my ex's lawyer in the mail a week and a half ago from Canada. I live in the US. Was I properly served? I have no time to find a lawyer in Canada.


Being properly served has different meanings in different jurisdictions. In many jurisdictions you must be served in person, yet in others mail, and/or Certified Mail Return Receipt is appropriate.

You received a Summons. What for? Divorce? Child support?

OP was fairly clear. OP, who lives in the US, has been sued for divorce in a Canadian court.

OP will need to obtain the services of an attorney licensed to practice in the Canadian jurisdiction. Probably find one located in the area of Canada where the suit has been filed.

Its not clear what the action is about. Also if a divorce had taken place and this petition involves amending a divorce then jurisdiction has been established. We don't really know what this is about. We need more information to form a decent answer.