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New answers by the procedure divorce, adoption of child, guardianship, alimony etc in Russia and other countriesFamily Law: divorce proceedings, conclusion of marriage (Russia) Question: My wife said that she divorced me 3 years after we get married in Moscow. This is because I could not bring her to the U.S. Also, she did not send me any paperwork or documents about the divorce. How do I verify that she indeed divorced me and how do I get the divorce certificate without going back to Moscow. Thank you for your time.Answer: You should receive now court decision and Divorce Certificate in Zags office and have it apostilled. I can do all of these for you. To do it, you should send to my address: Power of Attorney with apostille in order to I act in Court and Zags on your behalf (I will send you the text); notary certified copy of your passport with apostille and pay my fee. I can start work immediately after receiving of your payment. Please advise me about your decision.Family Law: divorce proceedings, conclusion of marriage (Russia) Question: My wife and I are U.S. citizens (not of Russian origin) living and working in Russia. How can we get a legal separation document in Russia? We plan to separate now and divorce 6 months to one year later in the United States.Answer: You can dissolve your marriage under the laws of the United States by going to the American embassy in Moscow. You may also accomplish your goal under the laws of the Russian Federation provided that either of you have lived in Russia legally for long time. Under what status you and your wife live in Russia? Do you have adolescent children? Have you and your wife already reached an agreement on the dissolution of the marriage? In case you and your wife have legal grounds to terminate the marriage under the laws of the Russian Federation, I am ready to represent you.Family Law: divorce proceedings, conclusion of marriage (Russia) Question: My boyfriend is an American citizen (formerly Russian citizen) and wants to file for divorce to someone who is still a Russian citizen, living in Russia. This person stated they will contest the divorce even though they have never lived together, nor seen each other in 4 years. Is there such a thing as annulment of marriage in Russia (since they have never lived together)? If he files for divorce and she contests the divorce, how long can the process take? I'm sure he is going to have to hire a lawyer to represent him, so any advice will be appreciated. Thanks! Also, can you be reached by phone on the weekends if he decides to retain a lawyer from your firm?Answer: In Russian legislation there is no such term as "annulment of marriage". There are terms "break marriage" and "acknowledge marriage void". The acknowledgement of marriage as void implies that marriage was registered either with breach of the law (such cases are described in the law) or without goal to create family, i.e. pro forma marriage (such case are very difficult to prove and I consider this hopeless). So, in your case the only possible way is to break marriage (divorce), not annulment. The divorce case is scheduled at Russian court in one month from the date of applying. If his wife would contest divorce, the court has a right to allow them a time for conciliation for three month. There are also other ways to delay the case. But usually a divorce case with preparing of all the necessary documents takes from 2 to 6 month. \nIt is very important to know the exact address of residence of his wife in Russia. And it's advisably to hire a lawyer for the divorce because it's very difficult and long term to prepare all the necessary documents and get the divorce oneself, especially if he doesn't live in Russian and considering position of his wife. \nOf course your boyfriend can call me at +7-921-946-0582 and I can speak with him in Russian language.Family Law: divorce proceedings, conclusion of marriage (Russia) Question: I married with a Russian woman. We buy a flat in Spain. Now we are divorced. We live in Russia. Can we go to the Spanish courts to divide this property? Thanks a lot.Answer: I think we will be able to help you in this matter. Please send us the detailed information by email.Family Law: divorce proceedings, conclusion of marriage (Russia) Question: Hi. my question about how can I get a divorce from the Russian citizen. I got married 3 years ago and US government never let her came to USA. I have not seen her since then. Recently I contacted her regarding divorce and she declined.Answer: I think we will be able to help you in this matter. Please send us the detailed information by email.Family Law: divorce proceedings, conclusion of marriage (Russia) Question: Could you please advise the steps (documents) you would require to process a divorce? The marriage is registered in Moscow. Also, what would be the approximate fee for this service?Answer: In order to start divorce proceedings in Russia you need: \n- notary certified Power of Attorney (I will send you the template) that allow me to act on your behalf; \n- have this Power of Attorney apostilled at secretary of your state (it's needed to legalized the document abroad), I can also send you an example of the apostille; \n- send me by express mail (UPS, TNT, DHL, FedEx etc) the Power of Attorney, original of your Marriage Certificate and photocopy of your passport. \nAll other actions are being provided by me. \nPlease tell me the following data: \n1. Citizenship of your wife. \n2. Place of residence of your wife in Russia. \n3. Do you possess of the original of your Marriage Certificate? \n4. Do you and your wife have common children?Family Law: divorce proceedings, conclusion of marriage (Russia) Question: I married a Russian lady, and after 6 years of marriage, we are divorcing. I found her diary which details her plan to divorce me after she got her passport, and her plan to bring her Russian boyfriend over to marry him. I would like some information on how common this is, information on how Russian law divides assets, and Russian law on bad faith.Answer: It is a philosophical question about "how common this is" and I cannot make legal estimation this way: all people are different, for someone marriage is needed for citizenship and material comforts, someone has other meaning about family and marriage. \nAbout legal side of this issue: your marriage can be dissolved both is the USA and in Russia. In case you will decide to divorce in Russia, I can participate in this proceedings in court and in ZAGS (full cycle until you receive you divorce certificate). \nBecause your common place of residence is the USA, assets should be divided under law of your country. Russian court doesn't have the jurisdiction for assets in your situation. \nBest regards, \nKarina Krasnova, attorney at lawFamily Law: divorce proceedings, conclusion of marriage (Russia) Question: I am an American, my wife is Russian. We were married in Moscow a year and a half ago. She is a resident of Sapin, NOT citizen of Spain. I am neither a resident nor citizen of Spain. She wants to file for divorce here in Spain (I do not want it!). Can she file? Is it legal? She claims it is. I thank you for your response ASAP in advance.Answer: I think we will be able to help you in this matter. Please send us the detailed information by email.Family Law: divorce proceedings, conclusion of marriage (Russia) Question: I would like to know what the general rules of law in marriage and divorce are in Russian law? Are there any differences (if yes, what) between Russian and for example German rule of law in this area? Are there any links to the specific law in this area? I don't hope this is too difficult. I really hope I can get some help with these questions.Answer: I can provide you with a consultation about Russian law. But I cannot compare Russian and German legislation because I am not specialized in German law. \nPlease inform me if your are interested in my paid consultation and I send you the information for payment.Family Law: divorce proceedings, conclusion of marriage (Russia) Question: 1.Could you tell me how much it will cost for you to deal with my divorce in Russia. \n2.Is it possible for me to start divorce proceedings in Russia if me and my wife live in England. We got married in Rostov-on-Don? \n3.She is refusing to give me the marriage certificate. \n4.How long approximately will a case like this take. Time factor is of importance. \n5.Do I need to come to Russia?Answer: If your wife keeps Russian citizenship - in this case it's possible to divorce in Russia. \nRefusing your wife to give you marriage certificate doesn't cause problems: it's possible to get a duplicate. \nYour visit to Russia is not required. You can draw up Power of Attorney and a jurist can act in Russia on your behalf. I explain you more about this Power of Attorney if you would be interested. \n Such proceedings can take from 2 to 6 month. If your wife agree to divorce and signs such agreement - it would take less time. \nPlease answer my following questions: \n1. How does you wife fill about the divorce? Does she agree? \n2. Does you wife keep/have a place of registration in Rostov-on-Don? \n3. Does you wife have Russian citizenship? \n4. Do you have common children? \n5. Do you know her address in Rostov-on-Don? \n6. Do you have any copy of your marriage certificate? \nIt is difficult to me to specify exactly a fee in this case because I don't know yet the amount of work and possible expenses incurred. If your wife agree to divorce I can state my fee and expenses. Otherwise, it is difficult because I don't know yet the number of needed trips to Rostov. \nPlease think about this information. I am looking forward for your decision and answers on my questions.Family Law: divorce proceedings, conclusion of marriage (Russia) Question: I have a client who has been divorced in England, has returned to Russia to live and now wishes to remarry there. I understand that an apostille is required. I shall be grateful if you would please confirm if this is correct and if so whether it is just the decree absolute document (which finally dissolves the marriage in the UK) which needs an apostille or if there are any other documents necessary to enable my client to remarry in Russia. Thank you in advance for your assistance.Answer: Yes, because the UK signed the Hague Convention from October 05, 1961, the document (divorce certificate) confirming that the marriage of your client was dissolved, needs apostille. \n In Russia this final document with apostille shall be translated into Russian and correction of this translation shall be notary certified. Then this document becomes legal in Russia. \nI suppose that in addition to the divorce certificate, for new marriage your client has to have a reference document about he/she is not married at the moment. And also a notary translation of his/her passport into Russian is required in case he/she is not a Russian citizen.Family Law: divorce proceedings, conclusion of marriage (Russia) Question: I came to Us from St Petersburg almost 3 years ago. I want to divorce my husband. I need help how to do that. He is old and not able to love me like wife. please help me.Answer: I assume that after 3 years of living in the US you have not forgotten Russian. It would be much more convenient if you write me in in Russian. If you don't have Cyrillic fonts, could you please write using translit? I am ready to help you. Please answer the following questions: \n- Do you still have Russian citizenship? \n- Do you still have your registration ("propiska") in St. Petersburg? In which district? \n- What's your husband's attitude towards the divorce?Family Law: divorce proceedings, conclusion of marriage (Russia) Question: If I obtain a divorce from my Russian wife in the United States and she is now back in Moscow with a permanent 10 year USA green card, then should my US divorce be filed or should it follow any US Russian or International Treaty? or can I just follow US law? \nIf there is a treaty what is the name of it and where can I find information about it?Answer: Divorce cases completed in the US are valid in Russia, as well as divorce cases completed in Russia are valid in the US. If your wife is registered at the place of her current living in Russia, then I believe it makes sense to file for the divorce in Russia. If, however, she is not registered in Russia, then it will be faster and better to file for divorce in the US. \nI believe that in that case, the document announcing the completion of the divorce needs to be legalized, i.e. apostilled. Then, the document needs to be translated to Russian and the translation be notarized. All this is required according to the Hague convention from October 5, 1961, which is signed by both Russia and the US. \nSince I am a Russian lawyer, I deal with divorces cases filed in Russian courts, and can assist you in that matter. Unfortunately, I only have a text of Hague convention in Russian, and not in English. \nI hope, I answered all your questions.Family Law: divorce proceedings, conclusion of marriage (Russia) Question: Could you please answer a few questions for me? \n1. Do you think I have a good chance of getting a divorce from the Russian courts? \n2. If I do receive a divorce in Russia will it be legal in the USA?Answer: It is sad that your story has not ended yet. \n Ludmila and her lawyer can think whatever they like, but you possess a document, which was not objected by anybody and which has been completed in accordance with international law (Hague Convention from October 5th, 1961). This document is your Divorce Certificate. \nI think that on August 12th you need to go to the court with your lawyer. I know Russian and international law. It is my understanding that your problem relates to Ludmila having to move out from your house. It is obvious that that case will be heard based on the internal laws of the US and the state of Massachusetts. \nI would be happy to help you in solving the problems related to the use of Russian and international laws. \nI am shocked with Ludmila behavior, her behavior is unforgiving. I sincerely wish you to finish that conflict happily. Surely, former spouses should not live under one roof, and moreover use any force towards the child. \nPlease, ask me any questions and keep me informed.Family Law: divorce proceedings, conclusion of marriage (Russia) Question: I'm a Canadian now living in Moscow. I want to divorce my wife. Can I do this in Russia even though we were married in Canada or do I have to return to Canada?Answer: I would appreciate if you report me additional information about: \n- your status in Russia (type of your Russian visa); \n- citizenship and country of residence of your wife. \nThen I would try to answer your inquiry.Family Law: divorce proceedings, conclusion of marriage (Russia) Question: My wife and I lived together only on the island in the Azores which is part of Portugal from Mid-October, 2001 until the first week of January 2, 2002 (about 2 months). I moved back to Azores in October last year to live with her. While in Lisbon to get papers for her Residency Visa our bags were stolen with all her documents. \nMy wife returned to Russia early January to get a new Passport and she insisted on not coming back to live on the Azores where I was planning to live. I am a Citizen of Portugal with a Green card to USA. \nI am back in USA because my wife did not want to live with me where I was planning on raising a family. \nShe thought she was coming directly to the USA and I did not want to have children in USA but in Azores where my family is. \nI am not worried about my situation in USA which is why I did not mention it before for these reasons: \n 1- she never lived or visited me in USA\n2- our only time together was in Astrakhan and Moscow 1 week and on Azores 2 months\n3- I put her name on my bank account in Pico which is why I was concerned about the shared account. \nFrom my wife's last email to me which I forwarded to you it is her idea to get a divorce since she does not wish to live on the island and was not happy with the $300.00 US per month I was sending to her in Russia. \nI have not heard anything from her sense that email. \nShe has lied to me frequently and I do not trust her. \nI have since stopped sending her any money and I will want a divorce as soon as possible. \nSince this is her idea, there should not be a contesting from her side. \nI have all her emails saved and can send if needed. \nMy Wife was supposed to ask for a new marriage certificate in February in Astrakhan and I sent her money for this. I do not know if she acquired it or not. I will make a JPG image of the marriage certificate for you. wait your next reply and I would like to get this process started as soon as possibleAnswer: I have understood your situation. Please send me the copy of your Marriage Certificate. Also please send me your data in order to fill out the Power of Attorney. For this I am needed the following: your full name, the address of your residence, full name of your wife and her address of residence (but these you have sent me already). \nAfter that I will send you a template of Power of Attorney that you should sign, notarized and have Apostille. Do you know how to get the Apostille? (If you are in the USA, it is done at office of Secretary of State). I can send you an example of the Apostille. \nThen please send me the fee. Please choose what is more convenient to you.Family Law: divorce proceedings, conclusion of marriage (Russia) Question: I married on Nov. 2001 at a town Saratov. After a day of marriage I returned to USA. When I got to USA she asked for divorce stating that she got back to her boyfriend. I signed paper that she sent me for divorce and mailed to her on February 2002. I have original marriage certificate and she has copy of it. She married to me on the paper but sleeping with her old boyfriends. I pray God that it never happens to any man in the world. I lost the money for the 2 trips that I make to marry her. I lost the money that I paid for her wedding ring and wedding dress. I lost the money which I paid to her. I lost the money that I bought many dresses for her. Is it possible to take annulment because we were together after marriage only one day? Annulment at America means that is was a mistake and marriage did not happen? ThanksAnswer: If your wife will not contest the divorce, I can participate in this proceeding. In this situation your case can be considered without my presence in Astrakhan (while I'm being in Saint-Petersburg). \nI will send you a template for the Letter of Attorney in English. Please find out, Can a notary public in your country seal this Letter of Attorney written in English or it should be translated into Portuguese? \nDo you have Marriage Certificate or your Marriage Certificate is with you wife?Family Law: divorce proceedings, conclusion of marriage (Russia) Question: Hello! \n I am married almost 5 years. Last 2 years I live in U.S.A. Now I am going back to Russia (Moscow) on May 18 and I want divorce with my husband. How can I do that in Moscow? And we have 2 -room apartment in Moscow and my mother is living in this appartment. What kind of documents I need to take with me to Russia to divorce him? Thank you. Please answer in Russian.Answer: I think we will be able to help you in this matter. Please send us the detailed information by email.Family Law: divorce proceedings, conclusion of marriage (Russia) Question: I need your help again. Larissa and I can not continue our marriage. Too many problems I am afraid to say. \nMy question is whether we can do divorce in Russia even though Larissa may not want to return to Russia.Answer: I think we will be able to help you in this matter. Please send us the detailed information by email.Family Law: divorce proceedings, conclusion of marriage (Russia) Question: My American son wishes to divorce his Russian wife. They both live in Moscow, but were married in Nevada, USA. Where does he get divorced and what should he do to initiate the process. All financial arrangements have been made and agreed to.Answer: If their marriage certificate is legalized for Russia (i.e. has apostille and notary translation into Russian), the marriage can be broken in Moscow. \nThey are able to divorce either in Russian court or in ZAGS in district there wife of your son has registration. For ZAGS they have to bring joint application for divorce. I can provide your son with detailed consultation about steps that are required for divorce or I can participate in proceedings in court or ZAGS until he will get divorce certificate. |
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