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Friday, August 13, 2010

Top 10 Reasons International Couples Choose an Offshore Divorce

I guess both the husband and wife have to be civil and level headed to do this, and not the Free loading, money hungry, gold diggers who place false 498a.

June 9th, 2009

Ever wondered why international couples such as expatriate workers often choose a country like Dominican Republic for their divorce?

Trying to end a marriage between international spouses can be a complicated, expensive and highly stressful affair. There are the usual difficulties faced by all couples, such as child custody matters and financial settlements. In addition, international couples face challenges related to the fact that they reside in different countries.

More and more international couples are recognizing the value of obtaining a fast divorce in an offshore country. So, according to our knowledge and experience dealing with the matter on a daily basis, here following are the top 10 reasons why so many couples are opting for an offshore divorce today:

1. Offshore divorces are fast.

Depending on the country you choose for your divorce, the process could take less than a day, and your final divorce may be legal in less than two weeks.

2. No complex residency requirements.

The majority of countries that are suitable for international offshore divorces have no residency requirements. Guam has a residency requirement of just 7 days.

3. Only one spouse has to travel.

If you and your spouse are in consent about the divorce, only one spouse needs to travel and appear in court. The other can simply grant power of attorney to a lawyer that will represent him or her in court. In fact, in the case of Unilateral divorce in Haiti even this requirement can be avoided.

4. Offshore divorces are inexpensive.

While some law firms and other businesses specializing in offshore divorce do charge substantial fees, in most cases you’ll pay approximately $2,000 to $5,000. This is a lot less than the costs involved in lengthy, drawn out international divorces.

5. Travel is one-time only.

If an international couple opts to divorce in one or the other’s country of residence, someone is going to have to travel – a lot. Trips back and forth between countries to attend court dates are very costly, not to mention time consuming and stressful.

6. Offshore divorces are easy.

You can hire a law firm or other specialized business to handle virtually all of the details involved in your offshore divorce, including travel arrangements and lodging.

7. Child custody and financial issues can be settled quickly.

Although you can obtain an offshore divorce even if you and your spouse aren’t in agreement about child custody and economic matters, it’s possible to settle them as part of your divorce if you prefer.

8. Widespread court recognition.

Offshore divorces are recognized in almost all jurisdictions if both spouses agree to the divorce.

9. Great vacation destinations.

Many places that offer easy international offshore divorces are great vacation spots, such as the Caribbean island of Hispaniola.

10. Confidentiality and privacy.

An offshore divorce doesn’t involve the spread of your personal information to various government agencies and the public.

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