Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

My wife, who lives abroad, and I are filing for an uncontested divorce. We have signed all the necessary documents but we did not have a notary or deputy clerk sign them. My wife does not have access to a notary or deputy clerk in her country. Is it necessary to have divorce papers signed by a notary or deputy clerk? Will the judge accept the documents as is or reject them because they were not signed by a legal 3rd party? I am in Florida.


Asked on 5/13/10, 5:25 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Lucreita Becude Lucreita D. Becude, P.A.

You must have a notary or deputy clerk sign. Since she is in a foreign country, you might find out who is suppose to witness such papers in that country as it may be that she will have to appear before a court there and have a magistrate or counsellor or court.

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Answered on 5/20/10, 8:00 am


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