Divorce is a hardship for everyone involved. If you are a foreign citizen and your divorce is mutual, you may be eligible for a Fast Dominican Divorce by mutual consent. Our multilingual divorce attorneys have 60 years of combined experience in the field. We will work with you to obtain a discreet, cost-effective, highly confidential, and legally binding divorce. We are among the few Dominican law firms listed by the US Embassy in Santo Domingo. We will assist both parties throughout the entire process to ensure that your divorce is handled quickly with high confidentiality, professionalism, and integrity so you can move on with your life as fast and as painlessly as possible, no matter where you live*
How does a Fast Dominican Divorce work?
According to Dominican Divorce Law No.142, foreign citizens and Dominican nationals residing outside of the Dominican Republic can submit themselves to the jurisdiction of the Dominican courts and file a divorce by mutual consent in one day. This provision waives domicile, residency, separation, and waiting periods. You will fly to the Dominican Republic for 1 day, have your hearing, and generally, within 25 to 30 business days**, each spouse will receive a set of divorce documents. All terms and conditions of the martial separation agreement or property settlement distribution are confidential.
What is involved in a Fast Dominican Divorce?
A Fast Divorce requires a divorce by mutual consent. Both parties must:
- Be aware of the divorce proceeding during the entire time;
- Agree, in writing, to the division of assets, property, debts, child custody, child support, alimony and income tax considerations;
- Sign a Marital Separation Agreement and a Special Power of Attorney to our lawyers;
- Have the documents notarized and authenticated by the local authorities in their jurisdiction and
- At least 1 of the spouses must fly to the Dominican Republic to appear in person before the judge at the divorce hearing.
Can US citizens file for the Dominican Fast Divorce?
Yes. The Dominican Divorce is valid in the USA, Canada, Europe, and several other countries*. It is also recognized by:
- The US Citizenship and Immigration Services
- The US Internal Revenue Service
- The US Social Security Administration
- The US Supreme Court
Where can I find more information?
For more information on the Fast Dominican Divorce, you can visit the following websites:
- The Embassy of the United States in Santo Domingo on Divorce by mutual consent for US citizens
- The US Department of State on divorces overseas
- The Dominican Republic Embassy in the US
You can also email us; we will provide a free initial email consultation.
You have come to the right place if you are looking for a trusted Dominican divorce lawyer. We specialize in providing the best, affordable, efficient, and personal legal services to ensure a smooth divorce process.
Married to a Dominican citizen and need a divorce? We can help!
Contact us today to obtain the right legal advice specific to your case. Remember that every case is different. There is no one-size-fits-all regarding getting a divorce in the Dominican Republic. So please be very careful! Contact us today for a free initial email consultation.
*Disclaimer: Not everybody can file for a Dominican Fast Divorce. While this proceeding allows foreign citizens to file their divorce in the Dominican Republic, certain conditions apply and might make one or both parties ineligible. Contact us today at [email protected] to see if you qualify.
** Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the fast divorce option is unavailable in certain Dominican courts, and the processing times are much longer than usual. Contact us today for more information.