After the completion of the divorce process, there is a need for official documents confirming this fact. These documents are necessary for many life situations: to get married again, to apply for property, or to change your last name. Let's figure out what it takes to get a court decision on divorce.
What are the documents confirming the fact of divorce
At that time, a certificate was issued on the basis of a court decision, and there was an entry in the register.
How to get a copy of the court's decision on the dissolution of marriage
If your marriage was dissolved by the court, the main document is the court's decision on divorce. The court sends you a copy of it after the decision becomes official (comes into legal force). But sometimes another copy or duplicate is needed if the first one is lost or corrupted.
To get a copy of the court's decision on divorce again, you need to write an application to the court that issued this decision.
What has changed because of the war
Due to the fighting and occupation, some judicial institutions are not operating in their usual place. Their cases could have been transferred to other regions. If the court is not working on your registration right now, you need to find out where its functions have been transferred to. It's not easy to do this on your own, so lawyers often help you find the right court.
The application must be filed correctly. A duplicate of the court's decision has the same validity as the first document. The copy will be officially stamped. You can take as many copies as you need, but you will have to pay a court fee for a duplicate.
Who can get a copy of the court decision
A court decision on divorce can only be obtained by an ex-husband and wife. You cannot get a divorce statement from your ex-spouse. Other people (for example, your relatives) can receive an extract only by a notarized power of attorney or as your official representative (for example, a lawyer).
How to get an extract from the registry on the dissolution of marriage
An extract from the registry office confirms that the fact of your divorce has been officially registered by the state. Contact any department of the registry office in Ukraine, which is under the control of our government. Take your passport with you, write an application and pay a small government fee.
If you are outside of Ukraine, you can obtain these documents through Ukrainian diplomatic missions (embassies, consulates) or by contacting the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine.
When to contact a lawyer
If you don't know which document you need, how to file your applications correctly, where your court is located now because of the war, or just want to save time and avoid bureaucracy, a lawyer will help. He will prepare the documents, submit them and receive the necessary court decision on divorce or extraction instead of you by proxy.
Getting documents after a divorce is a necessary step. Whether it is a court decision on the dissolution of marriage or an extraction, there are clear ways to request it. Knowing these nuances and having the opportunity to seek help from a lawyer, you can easily go through all the steps.
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