Legal Question in Family Law in Maryland
My husband and I are US citizens residing in Singapore for his job, but originally from Maryland . Last year we were married in Bali and went through all the legal requirements for it to be a legal marriage in the US.
Well.....a year has passed, and we are considering divorce. What steps do I need to take and what are the laws for divorce in that country.
Any advise on who I need to contact?
1 Answer from Attorneys
If you and your husband are both in consent; both will sign the necessary documents; and at least one of you can fly to appear before the Judge on the day of the divorce hearing, you can file for a Fast divorce in the Dominican Republic.
A special provision in Dominican divorce law (142) allows foreign citizens, not living in the Dominican Republic, to obtain a fast divorce in the Dominican Republic without any residency requirement, waiting periods or classes. The Dominican divorce if done with due process is valid in US and worldwide. It's a great and affordable fast divorce solution, especially for cases like yours that involved several foreign jurisdictions (US citizens, married in Bali, residing in Singapore)
You can read more about the Fast Divorce by mutual consent for foreign citizens at:
The Embassy of the United States on Divorce by mutual consent for US citizens (scroll the page to the bottom): http://santodomingo.usembassy.gov/divorce_dr_mc.html
The Fastest Way to Divorce Worldwide: http://www.dfastdivorce.com
The U.S. Department of State on divorces overseas;
http://travel.state.gov/law/info/marriage/marriage_641.html
The Dominican Republic Embassy in Washington, D.C. http://www.domrep.org/divorce.html