Divorce Decree Translation in Washington, DC
Divorces in the District are granted by the Family Court of the DC Superior Court, and certified copies of the decree come from that court. With so many foreign nationals in the city, DC divorces often have to be recognised abroad - and foreign divorces often have to be proved here.
Filing details for District of Columbia
- Divorces granted by
- Superior Court, Family Court
- Apostille authority
- DC Office of the Secretary, Office of Notary Commissions and Authentications
We serve District of Columbia remotely from our office in Edgewater, New Jersey.
French divorces without a judge
Since 2017, France has allowed a divorce by mutual consent without any court: each spouse's lawyer countersigns a private divorce agreement, which is then deposited with a notary. The notary's deposit is what makes the divorce effective, and the divorce is then noted in the margin of the couple's French civil status records.
A US reviewer who expects a judge's signature may not recognise the result as a divorce. The translation covers the agreement, the notary's certificate of deposit and the annotated marriage record, and names each one accurately.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can a French divorce be granted without a judge?
Yes. Since 2017 a mutual-consent divorce can be made by lawyers' agreement deposited with a notary.
Which court grants divorces in DC?
The Family Court of the DC Superior Court.
Do you have a DC office?
No. We serve Washington remotely from New Jersey.
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