Q&A

How fast can you get a divorce in Mexico?

How fast can you get a divorce in Mexico?

These uncontested divorces generally take 3-6 months.

How do I get a divorce in Mexico?

There are three possible routes to divorce in Mexico:

  1. Administrative divorce. This must be filed before a Civil Registry judge.
  2. Voluntary divorce. This is achieved by filing a petition to the judge for a divorce agreement that complies with all the provisions in Article 267 of the Civil Code.
  3. Judicial divorce.

How much does a divorce cost in Mexico?

The first divorce procedure is “mutual consent” (mutuo consentimiento), which is reportedly the most common form of divorce and can cost between 10,000 and 15,000 pesos (CDN $1,082 and $1,623 [Bank of Canada 4 Jan.

Can a US citizen get a divorce in Mexico?

DIVORCE IN MEXICO: Report from the US Embassy in Mexico. 1. Residence requirements: Amendments to the Mexican Nationality and Naturalization Law which took effect on March 7, 1971, require that an alien be a legal resident of Mexico before he may apply for a Mexican divorce.

What makes a divorce process contentious in Mexico?

In order for a divorce to be processed as contentious it should be caused by the following: Separation of more than two years. Family violence. Abandonment of home. Incompatible differences (religion or sexual preferences). The process starts when one of the parties sues the other one proving one of the above mentioned actions.

Where do you go for divorce in Yucatan?

The divorce procedure has to be done in the “Oficialía de Partes en los Juzgados Familiares”. There are three departments in Yucatan:

Do you need a marriage permit in Mexico?

If you are planning on marrying or divorcing a Mexican National, you will need to get a permit from Immigration giving you permission. This permission is not required if you are marrying another foreigner, but is necessary if you are divorcing another foreigner.

DIVORCE IN MEXICO: Report from the US Embassy in Mexico. 1. Residence requirements: Amendments to the Mexican Nationality and Naturalization Law which took effect on March 7, 1971, require that an alien be a legal resident of Mexico before he may apply for a Mexican divorce.

What are the two types of divorce in Mexico?

The second type is Voluntario. This is where both parties agree to all terms, and have an agreement drawn up to supply to the courts. The judge will review this and then meet with both parties to determine if in fact this is the way they want to proceed. The judge will usually call two of these meetings.

How are assets split in divorce in Mexico?

The courts are pretty tight here concerning the split of the assets, which is normally 50/50. Throw in custody battles, and off-shore pensions, and this could drag out for years.

The divorce procedure has to be done in the “Oficialía de Partes en los Juzgados Familiares”. There are three departments in Yucatan: