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DIVORCE in CUBA
Avoid the Pitfalls


Divorce in Cuba Warning :
This information about divorce in Cuba is No legal advise, just a general guideline and do not aim to be complete. We strongly advice to seek counsel from a lawyer in your country of origin as well as in Cuba.

Introduction : Divorce in Cuba.

Cuba is among the countries with a high divorce rate. In 1999 per 100 marriages there were 69.9 divorces. So, one can say that 70% of all marriages in Cuba are expected to end in a divorce.

In Cuba exists a high percentage of marriage fraud and sham marriages, just for the exit visa and / or money. Several young Cubans want to escape from the hard life in their country and faking love and marriage is easier and less expensive than an illegal speedboat trip or raft to escape to Miami. An illegal escape trip to Miami cost around 10,000 $ a small fortune in Cuba.

The difference in culture, language barriers and marriage fraud may not be underestimated. Marriage fraud lead to many painful situations and sometimes financial disaster. You can read the stories and advice on the specialized websites and forums.
Cuba Amor Forum on divorce in Cuba
Stop Marriage Fraud
What are the signs of marriage fraud?

Assets Protection in a Cuban Marriage

In a divorce in Cuba, the possessions will in accordance to the Cuban law, split equaly between both ex-partners ( except other Court decisions) In a marriage with a Cuban citizen, in most cases the asset contribution will come from the foreigner. This can cause financial disaster. A good practice is to marry twice. FIRST you marry in your country of origin in accordance to the Marriage setlement or contract, this allows you to protect your assets, next comes the marriage in Cuba. No need to say, that advice and the preparation of the contract by a lawyer is required. Best practice is to contact lawyers in both countries, Cuba and your country of origin.

English speaking Lawyers in Havana Cuba.

Consultoria Juridica Internacional
Calle 16 #314 ( 16th street)
entre 3ra y 5ra avenidas ( between 3th and 5th Avenue)
Miramar Havana Cuba.
Tel 0053 7 2042490
Consultoria Juridica Internacional

Bufete de Servicios Legales Especializados
Calle 23 esq.J ( 23th street corner with J street)
Vedado Havana Cuba
Tel 0053 7 8326024
0053 7 8326813
Fax 0053 7 662159
email : besnet at ceniai.inf.cu

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DIVORCE IN CUBA - THE PROCEDURE

Between Cubans in mutual consent is an easy procedure in front of a Public Notary and cost less than 5$.
Between a Cuban citizen and a foreigner
In mutual consent, both partners go to a Public Notary in Cuba to sign the divorce documents. Documents to provide:
Original Cuban marriage certificate
Birth certificate of the children born during this marriage.
Birth certificate of both partners
All documents must be in Spanish or translated and legalized. The procedure cost for the foreigner in Cuba is +/- 1300 cuc ( 800cuc divorce - 400/500 cuc legal transcriptions + translations)

Divorce without Cuban Consent.
When your Cuban partner is not residing in Cuba, the partner-foreigner can start the divorce procedure in Cuba. The annoncement will be displayed on a public noticeboard and the Cuban citizen has 30 days to respond. Contact a Cuban lawyer for this procedure ( see addresses ) Note, that some countries (ex. Spain and Italy) do not accept this procedure, once again check this with a lawyer in your country of origin.

The divorce procedure can also be initiated from outside Cuba. In this case both partners that want the divorce go in company of two adult witnesses to sign the divorce papers. For detailed info and required documents contact the Cuban Embasy- Consulate in your country.

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