divorce decree

annyg · #1 01-21-2003, 03:25 PM

My brother married in the DR in 1992 and a couple of years later he separated from his wife and lost contact with her. He just saw her again on sunday and she told him that she filed for divorce in La Vega. But refused to give him more information how can he obtain a copy of the divorce decree. We do not have any family in the dominican republic who can get this for him will an attorney do it for a fee? and if so can you recomend one.

Fabio J. Guzman · #2 01-21-2003, 06:30 PM

Searching for a particular divorce can be very time consuming unless one knows the precise date of the divorce and the precise location of the civil registry ("Oficialia de Estado Civil") in which the divorce was recorded. Assuming your brother separated from his wife in 1994 or later, the recommended course of action would be to search the records in every civil registry office in La Vega from 1994 on.

annyg · #3 01-21-2003, 06:38 PM

Dear Fabio,
Thanks for replying to my post. The question that you did not answer was if an attorney can do it for him because we do not have any family or relatives in the DR. Please advise my brother wants to remarry and he wants to be sure that everything is ok before doing so.

Thanks,
Anny

Fabio J. Guzman · #4 01-21-2003, 07:35 PM

Of course we can.

annyg · #5 01-21-2003, 07:42 PM

Ok can you send me your direct e-mail and I will e-mail you my brother's information and please advise how much it will cost and how can I forward payment to you. Once again thanks for your prompt reply.

Anny Gil

Ken · #6 01-21-2003, 07:51 PM

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vpmiami · #7 01-22-2003, 12:51 AM

Hello Ken,

I see you have worked or known Mr. Guzman for 15 years.. Would you consider his rates to be compariable to other Lawyers and Law firms?

I am glad to hear your positive thoughts about Mr. Guzman...I am truly considering in visiting him this week.. However, he seems to be pretty busy.

Robert · #8 01-22-2003, 01:54 AM

Many people that frequent this board use Fabio Guzman.
Trust me, you cannot put a price on a good DR lawyer.
When you have been here a while your understand what I'm talking about...

annyg · #9 01-22-2003, 10:15 AM

Robert,
I did not understand your reply. I understand that Mr. Guzman is a very good lawyer but that does not take away that I need a service and he needs to get paid for rendering his services. I think I asked a legitimate question.

Robert · #10 01-22-2003, 10:24 AM

annyg - I meant a good lawyer is invaluable.

Some people have had bad experiences with lawyers in the DR.
They take a cheap route and end up paying 10x over in the long run...