Divorce
- Question:
How long does it take to get a divorce in Jamaica?
Answer
Divorce in Jamaica takes can take as short as six months to a year in Jamaica. The length of time a divorce hearing will take depends on the specific case as well as the efficiency of the attorney. An uncontested divorce without any children where the respondent is present in Jamaica is likely to be quicker and smoother than contested divorce with children and where the respondent is overseas.
- Question:
Where can I find a divorce lawyer in Kingston Jamaica?
Answer:
Francis Thomas Campbell & Whonder Attorneys-at-Law has lawyers who specializes in divorce matters.
- Question:
How much does it cost to get a divorce in Jamaica?
Answer:
Typically divorce in Jamaica starts at $120,000.00 where it is uncontested. It may be more if the divorce is contested. There is also an additional charge to stamp the petition ($5,000.00)
- Question:
Who is the best divorce lawyer in Kingston?
Answer:
There are several divorce lawyers in Jamaica
- Question:
Do I have to go to court for a divorce?
Answer
If the divorce is uncontested, typically you will not be expected to attend court.
- Question
What are the requirements to get a divorce in Jamaica?
Answer:
In order to be considered for a divorce in Jamaica, the parties must be married for at least two years and separated for the past year.
- Question:
What are the documents I would need in order to get a divorce?
Answer :
Usually, your marriage certificate and your valid ID
- Question
Can I serve the divorce papers on my spouse?
Answer:
No. Even though the rules require that the respondent must be served personally, service must be done by an independent third party who is over the age of 18 years.
- Question:
Can someone who does not know my spouse serve the divorce documents on him/her?
Answer:
Yes. However, that person (called the process server) will need a picture of the respondent, the same picture will be exhibited in the process server’s affidavit of search to show the court how he was able to identify the respondent.