MARRIAGE DIVORCE WITH A FOREIGNER
Considering that people are migrating, Latvian residents often go to another country to work there, often marrying a citizen of another country (Syria, Egypt, India, Ireland, United Kingdom etc.). Later, they return to Latvia and want to divorce this marriage. Then the question arises of how to dissolve a marriage with a foreigner.
A marriage with a foreign citizen (including a third-country citizen) can be dissolved in Latvia if at least one of the spouses has a permanent residence in Latvia. If there is no dispute about children or the division of joint property, then it can be dissolved by a notary. Or, in the event of a dispute, by going to court.
In cases related to divorce and recognition of marriage as null and void, the courts of the Member State that have the right to dissolve the marriage have jurisdiction, taking into account the following criteria:
- in whose territory is located:
- the permanent residence of the spouses;
- the last permanent residence of the spouses, if one of them still lives there;
- the permanent residence of the defendant;
- in the case of a joint application by spouses – the permanent residence of one or other of the spouses;
- the permanent residence of the claimant, if he/she has been permanent resident there for at least one year immediately before the filing of the claim;
- the permanent residence of the claimant, if he/she has been permanent resident there for at least six months immediately before the filing of the claim and is a national of that Member State,
or
- of which both spouses have the nationality.
Each specific case is individual, therefore we recommend that you contact a sworn lawyer at the sworn law firm LM LAW OFFICE, who will provide advice taking into account your specific case.