Far too often people make the mistake of marrying a foreign national without looking into their divorce and separation laws. This is a really big problem as some countries disallow divorce and separation with certain exceptions. When children are also involved, the women leaving these relationships are denied multiple rights to children and anything else they had owned prior to marriage. However, as an American-born citizen, a divorce and separation is not entirely impossible. If you are seeking divorce from a Middle Eastern national, you will need an apostille from the Secretary of State. Here’s what an apostille is, and why you will need it.
What an Apostille Is
It’s a government-issued and notarized document that grants specific rights under U.S. law to obtain what you are seeking. It will help validate your divorce here, but it is not always acknowledged in Middle Eastern countries. However, it will support your efforts in your attempt to leave your spouse and not be tied to him or her anymore. You will, under U.S. law, be viewed as a free and individual citizen of your home country (i.e., the U.S.).
Why You Need It
Most marriages in the Middle East are incredibly difficult to nullify. Short of proving that your spouse had an affair (or that you had an affair), most marriages cannot be broken. an apostille from the Secretary of the State provides you with certain protection of your rights as a citizen of the U.S. while you attempt to leave your spouse. Contact US Authentication via www.usauthentication.com for more information.
