divorce in the Dominican republic

[seafoodman 0]

My American fiance received a letter for further evidence,apart a request for photos of the two of us together,letters of intent, and affadavits from people that met us,know us etc,she also was asked for proof of a legal termination of marriage,her marriage !Her Ex did it in the Dominican Republic,goodness knows why,he wanted a quick divorce and cheap apparently ? So what she sent with the petiton cant have been what they wanted ? She has been to see a lawyer 2 hours ago, and he says everything is fine and he cant see whats wrong with it and to send everything with the package ?,she already had sent in the english version of the divorce package,so the question is im asking,whats wrong with the dominican republic divorce package ? she also mailed the dominican republic where the divorce was done and they mailed back this..

''I understand your confusion. We usually ask clients if they are going to be dealing with US immigration and if they are we tell them that they need the pronouncement and they have to pay for it when the get the divorce. Most of our clients never have to deal with US immigration and they never need that document. If we gave a certified, translated, copy of the pronouncement with the apostle to every client it would add $500.00 to the cost of the divorce, and there is no need for people to pay that if they do not need it. If you were from France and you wanted to register your divorce in the Family Archives, you will need a copy of the receipt that shows we paid for the publication of the divorce and a receipt for the court costs, it would have to be signed by the head of the publishing company and by the clerk of the court and certified, translated etc., You would have to pay for that also. Most people do not need these things and if they should need them in the future they can always order them. Did your former husband know at the time of the divorce that you were going to be dealing with US Immigration? We always ask. Old records are not kept in our office, I have to send someone to pull the file from a store room away from the office. I have to send an attorney to the court house and other offices if we have to search their records and to obtain the certifications. All these things cost money. The cost just to send it to you by DHL is $60.00 which is included in the $500.00. We maintain files of over 18000 divorce decrees and other documents pertaining to previous clients, and we have maintained these files since 1971. We are the only firm that maintains a database and files for former clients dating back to the first foreign divorce case. I always have a stack of letters on my desk from those who did not come to our office and they are unable to find their records. When we do find records they are not always pronounced. Some were filed and never finalized. I have learned from these searches that some of these law firms are not as conscientious as they should be. Since it costs to pronounce the decree, they seem to forget, sometimes the even forget to finalize the divorce. Just be glad that your ex came to our firm because we make sure the divorce is handled properly.

Our clients can always contact us for records but we cannot do it for free. It costs to maintain the files, to keep them stored, and to have people keep them organized and complete the searches. I said you could have it by the end of the week but I forgot that this is Easter week and everything is closed. We will not be able to do this until next week. Once you decide, I will let you know when you can expect to receive the document. We usually send an email with the tracking number when we give the package to DHL. I have a toll free number 1800 676 1589 and you can call me to check on the status at any time.

I will know where to send the pronouncement if you send me your address. I will need an address where someone will be available to receive the package and I will need a phone number for you to give to DHL.''

The Lawyer says that the Dominican Republic woman is after money and not to pay for the extra document that they claim US immigration need ? US immigration helpline isnt answering the call so i guess its a long coffee break ?,my little woman has been in tears because we have to have things sent in by June the 17th,she doesnt know what to do,i havent a clue whats going on or what to do either ? but i have learned that its Gretna Green for a quick marriage,and the Dom Republic for a quick divorce, can anyone help please !!!!

Edited March 27, 2013 by seafoodman

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

The Lawyer says that the Dominican Republic woman is after money and not to pay for the extra document that they claim US immigration need ? US immigration helpline isnt answering the call so i guess its a long coffee break ?,my little woman has been in tears because we have to have things sent in by June the 17th,she doesnt know what to do,i havent a clue whats going on or what to do either ? but i have learned that its Gretna Green for a quick marriage,and the Dom Republic for a quick divorce, can anyone help please !!!!

I see nobody has answered you. There is a Dept of State web page that tells how to get documents from various countries and if they are available.. This is Dominican Republic:

Available. Certified copies of marriage, adoption, divorce and death certificates may be obtained by visiting the Civil Registry Office (Oficialía del Estado Civil) having jurisdiction over the area in which the marriage, divorce, adoption or death took place. Alternatively, such certificates may be obtained by writing directly to the General Directorate of Civil Registry Offices of the Republic (Dirección General de las Oficialías del Estado Civil de la República) in Santo Domingo. The address of the General Directorate is Calle Paul Harris esq. Horacio Vicioso.

Domincan civil documents used for visa purposes must be legalized at the Oficina Central del Estado Civil, the main civil registry office in Santo Domingo.

So is that the office she contacted or was it a lawyer office? I don't quite follow the post about what was sent to USCIS. Generally they want a decree signed by an official like the judge and in the full long version (in extensa) over an extract. And they want an English translation along with the Spanish version.

Here , I found this address in a better format

Dirección General de las Oficialías del Estado Civil de la República

Calle Paul Harris esq. Horacio Vicioso

Santo Domingo, Republica Dominicana

Edited March 28, 2013 by Nich-Nick

[seafoodman 0]

thank you for your reply, i appreciate it !The divorce papers that she has are not the type neeeded for visa purposes,mine wasnt mentioned in the letter for further evidence, but hers was,but here's where it gets more confusing,she rang the petition helpline and spoke to a nice lady,and that lady didnt know how to help so she was transfered to another lady who also didnt seem to know what they wanted or why so last night when i spoke to my fiance she had paid the $500 to whoever in Arizona that can get the correct translated document for visa purposes,from what i can understand of her explanation is that this office deals with the registry in the Dominican Rep,its probably the same address as the one you posted here,but with a charge for services,i dont know ? but my fiance had already paid the money, i guess its better to pay the $500 than risk not having the correct certificate in the package asked for ? If the visa helpline dont know and are confused what they require or why her original certificate wasnt satisfactory then what can we do ? We have till June the 17th to get everything back to them,im very stressed and worried and trying not to think too much about the what if's and to think positively,i dont want to worry about her side of things,i dont understand all the complications and procedures over that side of the Atlantic,everything this side is going smoothly,my house may be sold i have a second viewing today from a couple who have sold theirs,fingers crossed,i have done the photos of the two of us together,letters from friends and relatives saying they have met us both at xmas and new year,i have sold and given away most of my furniture and possesions,so once she gets the certificate back delivered by UPS then she can return the further evidence package,i dont know what will happen if its still not what they want, ???? i dread selling the house and having just two suitcases of things then having a setback over this paperwork,fingers crossed its right this time

again thank you for your help !!

steve

Edited March 29, 2013 by seafoodman

[seafoodman 0]

thank you for your reply, i appreciate it !The divorce papers that she has are not the type neeeded for visa purposes,mine wasnt mentioned in the letter for further evidence, but hers was,but here's where it gets more confusing,she rang the petition helpline and spoke to a nice lady,and that lady didnt know how to help so she was transfered to another lady who also didnt seem to know what they wanted or why so last night when i spoke to my fiance she had paid the $500 to whoever in Arizona that can get the correct translated document for visa purposes,from what i can understand of her explanation is that this office deals with the registry in the Dominican Rep,its probably the same address as the one you posted here,but with a charge for services,i dont know ? but my fiance had already paid the money, i guess its better to pay the $500 than risk not having the correct certificate in the package asked for ? If the visa helpline dont know and are confused what they require or why her original certificate wasnt satisfactory then what can we do ? We have till June the 17th to get everything back to them,im very stressed and worried and trying not to think too much about the what if's and to think positively,i dont want to worry about her side of things,i dont understand all the complications and procedures over that side of the Atlantic,everything this side is going smoothly,my house may be sold i have a second viewing today from a couple who have sold theirs,fingers crossed,i have done the photos of the two of us together,letters from friends and relatives saying they have met us both at xmas and new year,i have sold and given away most of my furniture and possesions,so once she gets the certificate back delivered by UPS then she can return the further evidence package,i dont know what will happen if its still not what they want, ???? i dread selling the house and having just two suitcases of things then having a setback over this paperwork,fingers crossed its right this time

again thank you for your help !!

steve

and i just noticed you mentioned both english and spanish,i have a feeling that she only sent the english translation !!!!