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divorce for non-US residents married in Las Vegas

Me and my girlfriend (we both are Israeli citizens) married in Las Vegas in 2000. We've lived together till early 2004, and separated peacefully. The marriage was never brought to Israeli officials, so legally we're not married here, in Israel. Now I'm thinking about forming a family of my own, yet I'm sure I have to finish the Las Vegas marriage first, even though it's not legalized here in Israel. Do you know of a fastest and easiest way to get rid of that actually non-existent status, without first legalizing our status in Israel and filing for the divorce through Israeli courts?


Asked on 11/09/07, 6:14 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys

Zvi Feferberg, Adv. Feferberg & Co. - Law Offices

Re: divorce for non-US residents married in Las Vegas

Although it is possible to get "a divorce" in a Las Vegas court it should be mentioned that according to the Israeli law marriage and divorce of Jews who are Israeli citizens should are under the Jewish traditional Tora-Law (which is to this issue � an integral part of the Israeli Civil Law). It means that, assuming both of you are Jewish, even though you have been married in a "Civil Marriage" � the divorce has to be according to the Jewish traditional Tora-Law.

This is most important because under Jewish traditional Tora-Law, you are regarded as married on the basis of doubt, and are not allowed to get married again without a "Get" � the Tora-Law divorce.

If you would not do so (it can be easy if both of you agree, and not that hard even if there are any disputes) � HER children from another man can be considered as Bustards.

This is why you have to bring witnesses to the marriage register office in Israel to testify the bride and groom where not married before.

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Answered on 11/10/07, 1:58 pm
Jeffrey Cogan Jeffrey A. Cogan, Esq., Ltd.

Re: divorce for non-US residents married in Las Vegas

I would just do an uncontested divorce where you both sign, waive the other's property and debt, as well as alimony and go from there.

I could get a judge to sign it within 2 days after I submit it. We could do it by e-mail to Israel and then you would send the signed documents back to Las Vegas by mail. I would take a credit card for the fees.

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Answered on 11/09/07, 6:47 pm
Jim Herbe Black & Lobello

Re: divorce for non-US residents married in Las Vegas

Thank you for your inquiry.

If both of you are willing to pursue a divorce without contesting each other's property, assets, or alimony; you could do an uncontested divorce in Las Vegas.

I would be able to help you with an uncontested divorce for $500.00 plus court costs. It would be possible to e-mail you documents that I prepare and have you and your wife sign and return them to my office.

This is something that could be handled very quickly for you should you wish to do so. Our office accepts all major credit and debit cards as well.

Contact my office if you'd like to discuss the matter further.

Regards,

Jim Herbe

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Answered on 11/13/07, 1:00 pm


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