WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS DIVORCE PROCESS?

Main requirement is that both spouses agree on divorce; divorce should be bi-lateral, uncontested and the signature of both spouses is needed in the documents to be drafted.

One of spouses should come to a quick hearing in Dominican Republic and the other one should sign a power of attorney authorizing us to represent her/him in court the day of hearing.

MY LOCAL LAWS SAY I HAVE TO BE A RESIDENT IN THE COUNTRY WHERE I GET MY DIVORCE. HOW CAN I OBTAIN A DIVORCE WITHOUT BEING A RESIDENT OF DOMINICAN
REPUBLIC?

There is a special law 142 enacted back in 1971 specially for foreigners that expressly waves the Residency requirement.

WHAT IF MY SPOUSE IS IN A DIFFERENT CITY OR COUNTRY? CAN WE STILL SIGN THE DOCUMENTS?

Of course! We can assist you during this process. Your spouse just needs to sign the documents drafted by our firm in front of a notary public and then send the document to the nearest Dominican Consulate over the mail. The other spouse would do exactly the same with the same documents but in a different city/country.

I DO NOT SPEAK SPANISH. WILL I RECEIVE TRANSLATOR ASSISTANCE?
Yes. You will be picked up at your hotel by an English speaking interpreter who will accompany you to court, translate during hearing and take you back to the hotel.

HOW MUCH IS YOUR FEE?

Total professional fees are US$1,550.00 plus final legalization fees
WHAT IS THE SCHEDULE OF PAYMENT?

US$775.00 WITH ORDER
US$775.00 UPON CLIENT ARRIVAL BEFORE ATTENDING HEARING
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE US$1,550.00 FEE?

*Professional attorney’s fees
*Drafting of settlement agreement
*Provision of interpretation by Official Translator before the judge
*Official fees and taxes to be paid to court;
*Translation into Spanish of Divorce Decree

WHAT SHOULD I DO TO GET STARTED?

You should make first part of payment, which is US$775.00 and send us by email or fax a photocopy of: Marriage certificate, children’s Birth certificate; picture identification (passport or driver’s license) for each spouse; complete addresses and any decisions taken by spouses on children custody, division of assets or alimony.

WHAT DOCUMENTS ARE DELIVERED TO ME AFTER PROCESS IS COMPLETE?

You will receive:

1) DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE (EXPRESSLY DECLARED IN THE DIVORCE DECREE
GRANTED BY COURT);

2) CERTIFIED COPY OF DIVORCE DECREE ISSUED BY COMPETENT COURT, TRANSLATED INTO ENGLISH LANGUAGE BY SUPREME COURT TRANSLATOR AND VERIFIED BY U.S. CONSULATE IN SANTO DOMINGO.

3) PRONOUNCEMENT OF DIVORCE BY CIVIL REGISTRY TRANSLATED INTO ENGLISH
4) CERTIFICATE OF DIVORCE TRANSLATED INTO ENGLISH

5) PUBLICATION OF DIVORCE IN A LOCAL NEWSPAPER.

WHEN WILL I BE DIVORCED?

10 days from the moment we receive original, legalized documents in our office.

ANOTHER ATTORNEY FROM DOMINICAN REPUBLIC TOLD ME I COULD DIVORCE
WITHOUT TRAVELLING AND WITHOUT MY SPOUSE HAVING TO SIGN, IS THAT POSSIBLE?

Absolutely not. You should be aware of so called “attorneys” offering this kind of service. The process made without presence of at least one spouse is void and illegal both in Dominican Republic and your home country as well.

WHAT ARE LEGALIZATION FEES?

There are many professionals and institutions intervening in the process to make sure your divorce complies with International laws, including: Official translator, Notary public, Foreign Relations Ministry; Civil registry; Publication in newspaper, Ministry of Justice and Consulates. LEGALIZATION FEES ARE US$260.00 for divorce without children involved. Please calculate additional US$65.00 per child


HOW CAN I PAY?

We accept credit and debit cards, wire transfer, checks, e-checks, western union remittance or Paypal.

HOW LONG DO I HAVE TO STAY?

Just one night! Must of our clients come the day before hearing and then leave on the same day right after hearing. You’ll be done with court by 10:00 am.

WHERE WOULD I STAY?

There are many good Hotels in Santo Domingo area. Our staff can send you, upon request, a list of recommended Hotels near courthouse or we can offer you a luxury beachfront apartment with our VIP package below.

DO YOU OFFER HOUSING, TRANSPORTATION AND MEALS?

Yes we do! For an additional fee we can arrange a very nice package for clients who also may wish to relax during their stay in our warm Caribbean island.
VIP PACKAGE:
US$2,200.00 which includes all above-mentioned legal services plus:
Airport pick-up (8:00 am to 7:30 pm)
Transfer airport-apartment-court-apartment-airport
2 night at a luxury beachfront apartment with the beach at your feet featuring
Air conditioning
Coffee machine
LCD TV 42’ with cable TV;
Internet wireless;
lunch and dinner (1 day)
Complimentary cold beverages and water;
Swimming pool, hot tub, barbeque, private beach;
Walking distance from restaurants, casino, bike, car rentals, taxis, and tours.
PAYMENT OF VIP PACKAGE:
US$1,200.00 with order; US$1,000.00 upon arrival. Credit Card required

Typical Quick Divorce Costs

US$1,650.00 or 1,350.00 Euros (first payment of US$575 installments)

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