Generally, the validity of a divorce need not be questioned.

Proof of divorce may be needed. See GN 00305.140A.1. for when proof of divorce is required.

A divorce presupposes that the marriage terminated by that divorce was a valid one. Thus, proof of divorce also usually constitutes evidence of the validity of the divorced spouse's marriage to the NH.

Proof of validity of the marriage is required when:

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  Development is necessary to establish the validity of the claimant's divorce from the NH; or

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  Information raises a reasonable doubt of the validity of the marriage.