Legal Question in Family Law in Mexico
divorce
can a divorce be granted if both people sign power of attorney to mexican lawyers and do not appear in court?
Asked on 6/28/02, 2:55 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Douglas A. Crowder
Crowder Law Center
Re: divorce
Yes, a divorce can be granted in Mexico. The problem is that may not be considered valid in the U.S. To grant a divorce, a state or nation must have jurisdiction over the parties, and if they don't live there, then there is no jurisdiction.
Answered on 6/28/02, 5:47 pm
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