The Dominican Republic Divorce Process Explained

Dominican Republic Divorce in the Dominican Republic is available to foreigners or Dominican citizens residing abroad, when both spouses agree to file this divorce before Dominican Courts. This procedure is very simple and only requires the attendance of one of the spouses during the hearing which takes usually less than half an hour and you can leave Dominican Republic the same day in the afternoon. It takes ten to fifteen days to obtain your divorce decree, which is to be sent to your home or office by courier (DHL or FedEx).

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Dominican Republic Divorce Procedure

1. After we receive your information we proceed to prepare documents which are to be sent to client for signature;

2. These documents plus a power of attorney form should be signed, legalized before Dominican Consulate;

3. Aafter legalization is made, these documents must be sent to our office together with original certified copies of marriage and birth certificates;

4. Finally a Court hearing takes place in the Dominican Republic, hearing is usually set for 1 to 2 days afterwards.

WDA LAW has over 10 years of experience in family law, international adoptionas and trademark registration. Our knowledgeable lawyers are prepared to commit to your case and provide an enjoyable experience in your divorce process.

The spouse that is to attend hearing in Santo Domingo will only have to spend 1 night in Dominican Republic. Please be sure to bring with you to Dominican Republic passport and other piece of identification (social security card, identification id, driver s license) to complete the divorce.

Please contact your travel agent in order to determine documents needed to enter Dominican Republic. Citizens of U.S. and Canada and major European countries do not require of a visa but of a valid passport and a tourist card which can be provided either by your travel agent or at your arrival at the Dominican Airport. Our staff could take care of hotel reservations upon request. The day of hearing, formal attire is required (office kind attire).

	Fast, accurate and simple divorce procedure
	Absolutely Legal Worlwide
	Can be completed in a matter of weeks
	Affordable and payed in two easy installments
	Professional service and personalised attention