| HASTLE-FREE EXPRESS DIVORCES
IN THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
The Dominican Proxy Divorce (express divorce) is a completely valid divorce, enforceable in the USA and other jurisdictions. Dominican Law No. 142, enacted on May 18, 1971 on DIVORCES, requires that both parties mutually agree to the divorce and applies to Dominican spouses residing abroad, as well as to foreigners that aren’t residents of the country, provided that, while at least one of them is physically present at the hearing, the other one has to be represented by the holder of a special power of attorney. You only need to stay in the Dominican Republic for 24 hours. After receiving the approval of the government attorney, the divorce sentence is rendered and registered in the office of civil records. You’ll receive your judicial translated and certified divorce papers in 2-3 weeks. Those who are planning to remarry immediately after the divorce may do so 72 hours after the court hearing. Required Documents: 1.) Special Power of Attorney: has to be signed by the consenting spouse absent for the court appearance before a Dominican Notary Public, designating one of our lawyers to represent said party before the judge, submitting him/herself into the jurisdiction of the Dominican court and consenting to the divorce. This document may also be signed before the Dominican Consul of your country. 2.) Copy of the Marriage Certificate (translated by a judicial interpreter into Spanish). 3.) Copy of the Birth Certificates of the Children (if any; also translated by a judicial interpreter into Spanish). 4.) Separation or Property Distribution Agreement (not mandatory, with an additional minimum cost of 0.2 to 0.5% of the total value of properties to be distributed). 5.) Filling out the Information Sheet. In the Cost of US$1,900 are included: * Professional fees * Airport transfer (only Puerto Plata ) * Accommodation 1 night in Sosua (Villas Brigitte beach resort) * Trip to the court house (Sosua - Santo Domingo - Sosua) * Drafting of settlement agreement * Official fees and taxes to be paid to court * Translation of divorce decree Valid by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the United Status Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) of the United States of America. Before going ahead with a Dominican divorce, parties are advised to consult local counsel to determine its legality in their place of residence. Our attorneys are at your disposal to assist you with more information on Dominican Proxy Divorces to Dominican residency permits, incorporating Dominican companies, offshore companies, or translation services by court certified judicial interpreters, as well as our current costs and fees. Don’t hesitate to contact us. |
| Tel. Direkt : 1 809 848 5027
Sekretariat Sosua : 1 809 571 2969 Fax : 1 809 571 3377 e-mail : brigitte@codetel.net.do |
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| ...and after your divorce enjoy your caribbean vacation |
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