How to Divorce a Person Out of the Country
Q. How do I get a divorce in Ecuador?
Divorces are generally arranged with the assistance of a lawyer under Ecuadorian law. Depending on the circumstances, various documents (such as the marriage certificate, birth certificates, financial documents, etc.) must be submitted to the local court that is handling the case.
Table of Contents
- Q. How do I get a divorce in Ecuador?
- Q. Is divorce common in Ecuador?
- Q. Will my foreign divorce be recognized in the United States?
- Q. Do you need to register a foreign marriage?
- Q. Can I get married on a tourist visa?
- Q. Can you get married in 2 different countries?
- Q. How long must you stay married to get a green card?
Q. Is divorce common in Ecuador?
Given that the divorce rate in Ecuador has risen markedly in recent years, boasting a nearly 90% rise in the 10 year measuring period of 2006 to 2016 (see referenced article here: https://www.metroecuador.com.ec/ec/noticias/2018/03/06/proceso-divorcio-ecuador.html), it is vitally important that foreigners understand …
- Understand your state’s laws. Each state has its own divorce laws.
- Complete and file your divorce petition. Once you understand your state’s rules, complete your divorce petition and file it with your local county court.
- Serve your spouse.
- Continue with your divorce.
Q. Will my foreign divorce be recognized in the United States?
Will a foreign divorce be recognized in the United States? A foreign judgment of divorce generally is recognized in a state in the United States on the basis of legal reciprocity where both parties had notice of the divorce proceeding and an opportunity to be heard within these proceedings.
Q. Do you need to register a foreign marriage?
In general, unless the marriage breaks US law, marriages which are legally performed and valid abroad are also legally valid in the United States. Inquiries regarding the validity of a marriage abroad should be directed to the attorney general of the state in the United States where the parties to the marriage live.
Q. Can I get married on a tourist visa?
Getting Married on a Tourist Visa Yes, you can get married in the U.S. while on a B-1/B-2 tourist visa or a visa waiver program. However, coming to the U.S. as a visitor with the sole purpose of getting married and then filing for adjustment of status is considered fraud.
Q. Can you get married in 2 different countries?
No, if you live in the US or the western world, it is illegal to marry two people. It’s called polygamy. So if you marry someone who is already married then your marriage would not be legal. If you are dating a married man or woman you have no legal options available to you.
Q. How long must you stay married to get a green card?
Even if you were married for over three years, you must continue to be married at the time of naturalization. In fact, you have to remain married up until you actually get your U.S. citizenship, and you have to be living with your spouse three years before filing your N-400 application to qualify on this early basis.
