EXPERT DIVORCE
ATTORNEYS IN THE
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

The answer is yes, you can, This type of divorce was established in the Dominican Republic through Law No. 142 dated June 4, 1971, which modifies Law 1306 bis on divorce, being in procedural aspects very similar to that of divorce by mutual consent but Also according to local jurisprudence,

Yes, it is possible to obtain a rapid divorce in the Dominican Republic. The country offers a process known as “quick divorce” or “divorcio al vapor,” which can be completed in a short amount of time, often within a few days.

The Inter-American Convention on Extraterritorial Effectiveness of Foreign Judgments and Arbitral Awards grants complete validity to this judgment in the signatory countries of this OAS treaty. In some non-signatory countries, the judgment must be homologated by civil courts to be valid in their territory.

• Marriage certificate duly apostilled.
• Your address abroad.
• Birth certificate of children in common, if any, duly apostilled.
• Copy of identity documents of both parties.
• Information about the agreements that the parties have reached regarding maintenance, custody and assets.
• Full or partial payment of the package according to the plan.
• Scan and email all documents to the legal office.
• Send the originals physically via mail through services like DHL, FedEx, or others.

The duration of the divorce process can vary significantly depending on several factors, including the complexity of the case, the type of divorce (contested or uncontested), and the efficiency of the court system. In general, an uncontested divorce in the Dominican Republic can take a few weeks to 3 months.

Currently, the approximate cost of a Mutual Consent Divorce process is USD $1,500.00. This amount includes all applicable taxes and professional fees incurred.

You receive the sentence duly legalized by the courts of the Dominican State to your address abroad.

Divorce Law 1306 bis establishes a procedure for a person or couple with an unknown address, which is not an impediment to carrying out a divorce in the Dominican Republic.