Can anyone please help me with information regarding the legalities/practicalities of obtaing a divorce within the UK from a marriage made between two UK citizens in the Dominican Republic during 1996.
The marriage certificate is in Spanish (never translated or subsequently logged/registered in UK)
1) Although the marriage is legal as far as UK law is concerned, can a divorce be obtained under UK law when the marriage was not registered in the UK?
2) Would it mean a divorce would have to be heard in the DR and if so would that mean that one party would have to be present in the DR to obtain it, provided (under DR law) both parties are consenting to it?
In short, hubby wants a divorce, I don't - can he obtain one in the UK or can I hope that it will fall under DR law and I can prevent him, by refusing my consent?
Many thanks in anticipation of some much needed and accurate information folks!
The marriage certificate is in Spanish (never translated or subsequently logged/registered in UK)
1) Although the marriage is legal as far as UK law is concerned, can a divorce be obtained under UK law when the marriage was not registered in the UK?
2) Would it mean a divorce would have to be heard in the DR and if so would that mean that one party would have to be present in the DR to obtain it, provided (under DR law) both parties are consenting to it?
In short, hubby wants a divorce, I don't - can he obtain one in the UK or can I hope that it will fall under DR law and I can prevent him, by refusing my consent?
Many thanks in anticipation of some much needed and accurate information folks!