Divorce question

[MizTink]

i'm wondering if anybody can tell me if my husband can handle our divorce outside of the usa? we were married in the county i live in now, but he is in nicaragua on business, and it could take a couple of months for him to return. it's a very simple, non-contested divorce. we agree on everything.
i did call the clerk's office, but was told that they can't give "legal advice", so i will have to ask an attorney. well, naturally it is friday, and i'm anxious to know and don't want to wait until next week!!!
can anybody tell me??

 

[momof1princess]

*former legal secretary* not sure how it works in florida, but in alabama, if the divorce is uncontested, you can send him the papers, he can sign them in front of a notary public, and send them back. they can then be filed with the clerk's office, and you'll get a court date to appear in front of a judge to get your decree signed, which will then be filed with the clerk's office, and after a waiting period (usually 60-90 days), both of you will be free to remarry.
the only sticking point i can think of will be the nicaragua part. not sure a florida court will recognize a notary signature and seal from nicaragua.

 

[Katy Belle]

He should be able to find a Notary at the American Embassy.

 

[momof1princess]

thank you, katy! problem solved! i've never traveled outside the country, so that didn't even occur to me. OP, it really shouldn't be too difficult. uncontested divorces are very straightforward.

 

[MizTink]

ok, thanks everybody!