Hey D.,
Hmmm you are a Gringo divorcing a Dominican? I was married in the DR (to a Dominicano) and when I returned to Canada, I divorced him here. I didn't do anything in the DR. We had separate bank accounts but I assume if it's only registered to one person that's either a lawyer's job to handle or the owner takes all...??
The divorce I went through was called an Uncontested Divorce and it was extremely simple, no lawyers required. Then again, now the ex is telling me I need to get a translated copy to him, notarized, because the divorce isn't yet recognized in the DR. I think this is really strange...
Anyway, if you're an outsider I'd really recommend getting it done in your own turf. I spoke to a Dominican lawyer who told me, "We can make this super easy by just denying you had a child together". I told him I believed that was highly illegal, and he just shrugged. Then I threw him out of my house
Good luck...
Hey D.,
Hmmm you are a Gringo divorcing a Dominican? I was married in the DR (to a Dominicano) and when I returned to Canada, I divorced him here. I didn't do anything in the DR. We had separate bank accounts but I assume if it's only registered to one person that's either a lawyer's job to handle or the owner takes all...??
The divorce I went through was called an Uncontested Divorce and it was extremely simple, no lawyers required. Then again, now the ex is telling me I need to get a translated copy to him, notarized, because the divorce isn't yet recognized in the DR. I think this is really strange...
Anyway, if you're an outsider I'd really recommend getting it done in your own turf. I spoke to a Dominican lawyer who told me, "We can make this super easy by just denying you had a child together". I told him I believed that was highly illegal, and he just shrugged. Then I threw him out of my house
Good luck...
He should have been sent a (sealed, not notarized) copy of the divorce (not translated) by the court where you filed. He can certainly apply for one there, in writing and a copy with the jurisdictional seal will be made available (for a fee, of course). He can then get an official translation done with notary witness in the D.R. and file for his Dominican divorce based on that documentation.
He shouldn't be waiting on you to do his legal legwork for him. It's his life.
I don't know why you all sweating it. It's the dr for heaven's sake. What husband/ wife?? what kid?? Case solved everyone goes home happy lol
What are the rules and laws for a divorce in the DR.
How the split will be done e.g. from house, bank account car and so on?
What about the bank account which is only registered on one partner?
Thanks
Hey D.,
Hmmm you are a Gringo divorcing a Dominican? I was married in the DR (to a Dominicano) and when I returned to Canada, I divorced him here. I didn't do anything in the DR. We had separate bank accounts but I assume if it's only registered to one person that's either a lawyer's job to handle or the owner takes all...??
The divorce I went through was called an Uncontested Divorce and it was extremely simple, no lawyers required. Then again, now the ex is telling me I need to get a translated copy to him, notarized, because the divorce isn't yet recognized in the DR. I think this is really strange...
Anyway, if you're an outsider I'd really recommend getting it done in your own turf. I spoke to a Dominican lawyer who told me, "We can make this super easy by just denying you had a child together". I told him I believed that was highly illegal, and he just shrugged. Then I threw him out of my house
Good luck...
I got married in June of 2010 in Puerto Plata. Found out he was cheating few months later and have never been back. Unfortunately, I got laid off from work and have not been able to start the divorce process. I was told it's roughly $800. Can anyone recommend a cheaper lawyer? Or is this a standard rate? I live in NY.