In the Name of Allah, the All-Merciful, the Mercy-Giving

 

All praise is due to Allah. Peace and blessings be upon His Messenger Muhammad.

 

Because your marriage was done in compliance with the laws and customs of the country, you do need to get the divorce properly as per requirements of the land, that is the sure way of preempting any possible controversy or suspicion.

Furthermore, the Prophet (peace be upon him) said, “Allah loves you to do whatever you do as efficiently and excellently as you can.”

 

Almighty Allah knows best.