Married in Peru, divorced in Orlando, FL

[zagollis]

I live in Denver, CO, but I was married in Peru in 1987 and divorced in Orlando FL in 1997. My Ex didn't legalize the divorce in Lima, Peru, but now I need to do it to avoid any problems since she is trying to acuse me of abandoning her and my two kids (15 and 17) for whom she's got custody.
In Peru the lawyer is asking for
1- the divorce document to be legalized by the Secretary of State wich I did, but now they are asking for
2- a document from the Orange County court that says that there is not any process pending against the sentence of divorce and that the Court was competent in the matters according to norms of International laws.
3- To establish that the respondent was notified and given the time to appear in Court.
4- To establish through a Resolution or certification expedited by the Court that the sentence has the quality or authority of a "Judged Thing",(translated literally) wich basically means that it's a done deal to my understand.
5- To establish that there is not a pending process between us about the same matter through a Certification or a Sworn decalration legalized or certified by the Court.
6- And finally, to establish that htis sentence is not incompatible with any other.
Can anybody, please help me?
I tried calling the Court but I couldn't get through and I'm not surewhere to start.
Please help me!

[LdiJ]

Originally Posted by zagollis

I live in Denver, CO, but I was married in Peru in 1987 and divorced in Orlando FL in 1997. My Ex didn't legalize the divorce in Lima, Peru, but now I need to do it to avoid any problems since she is trying to acuse me of abandoning her and my two kids (15 and 17) for whom she's got custody.
In Peru the lawyer is asking for
1- the divorce document to be legalized by the Secretary of State wich I did, but now they are asking for
2- a document from the Orange County court that says that there is not any process pending against the sentence of divorce and that the Court was competent in the matters according to norms of International laws.
3- To establish that the respondent was notified and given the time to appear in Court.
4- To establish through a Resolution or certification expedited by the Court that the sentence has the quality or authority of a "Judged Thing",(translated literally) wich basically means that it's a done deal to my understand.
5- To establish that there is not a pending process between us about the same matter through a Certification or a Sworn decalration legalized or certified by the Court.
6- And finally, to establish that htis sentence is not incompatible with any other.
Can anybody, please help me?
I tried calling the Court but I couldn't get through and I'm not surewhere to start.
Please help me!

Well...first I would start by consulting with an attorney in your area who is familiar with international divorce/custody matters, just to get a feel for what is really going on here.

I know nothing about the law in Peru, but it sounds to me like her attorney there is attempting to establish jurisdiction in Peru....and trying to make YOU to HIS work. However, I could be completely wrong. Therefore getting a consult with an attorney is a first step in determining what you should do.

As far as abandonment is concerned**************..what is it that she actually is trying to acomplish by this case?

[rmet4nzkx]

Some background.
[url]http://forum.freeadvice.com/showthread.php?t=306887[/url] [url]http://forum.freeadvice.com/showthread.php?t=306884[/url]

[zagollis]

Originally Posted by rmet4nzkx

Some background.
[url]http://forum.freeadvice.com/showthread.php?t=306887[/url] [url]http://forum.freeadvice.com/showthread.php?t=306884[/url]

I guess you're so busy that had the time to do some "research" before lending a hand to someone who need s help.
I also guess that you're an "angel" walking in this land of sinners like me....
Anyway, thank you for taking the time to "help" but next time, if you don't know the answer, don't bother.....you don't HAVE to answer.

[stealth2]

The problem is - your post isn't all that clear. All we know is that you were married and divorced, and a lawyer in Peru is requesting info. But not the why's behind any of it. That makes it nearly impossible to help. All met's links showed me is that you were ordered to pay support, you didn't, and you claimed the kids on your taxes fraudulently. But no one has a clue as to why you're being asked to produce the above or any other info that may prove useful.

[rmet4nzkx]

Originally Posted by zagollis

I guess you're so busy that had the time to do some "research" before lending a hand to someone who need s help.
I also guess that you're an "angel" walking in this land of sinners like me....
Anyway, thank you for taking the time to "help" but next time, if you don't know the answer, don't bother.....you don't HAVE to answer.

You are welcome sweetie.
I suggest you consult an attorney with all the facts.

[zagollis]

Originally Posted by stealth2

The problem is - your post isn't all that clear. All we know is that you were married and divorced, and a lawyer in Peru is requesting info. But not the why's behind any of it. That makes it nearly impossible to help. All met's links showed me is that you were ordered to pay support, you didn't, and you claimed the kids on your taxes fraudulently. But no one has a clue as to why you're being asked to produce the above or any other info that may prove useful.

I'm sorry; I thought I was clear enough. I'm trying to legalize the divorce in Peru and I don't know exactly what I need to get because the terminology is different here than there. Basically what I need to know is what do I need to do to get all of those documents and since I don't live in Orlando anymore everything has to be done by phone. I'm getting the feeling that this is more complicated thatn I thought.
Thank you all for trying to help me.

[stealth2]

WHY do you need to legalize the divorce in Peru? You're a resident of the US and you were divorced in the US. Presumably, FL has jurisdiction. Why do you need to do squat in Peru?

[zagollis]

Originally Posted by stealth2

WHY do you need to legalize the divorce in Peru? You're a resident of the US and you were divorced in the US. Presumably, FL has jurisdiction. Why do you need to do squat in Peru?

That is what I thought at the begining but now I know that it's important because I have family there, mi kids, parents, siblings, etc. and I could be arrested if my ex has started something behind my back, as indicated by my lawyer. I don't understand how is that a Court in Peru can question the decission of another Court, but apparently this is the case.
I have to play along****************************

[ceara19]

Originally Posted by zagollis

That is what I thought at the begining but now I know that it's important because I have family there, mi kids, parents, siblings, etc. and I could be arrested if my ex has started something behind my back, as indicated by my lawyer. I don't understand how is that a Court in Peru can question the decission of another Court, but apparently this is the case.
I have to play along****************************

WTF??? What exactly is it that your lawyer seems to think your ex can do that would result in your family in Peru being arreated or that the Peruvian authorities could come after you in the US for that a Peruvian divorce would prevent?

[zagollis]

Originally Posted by ceara19

WTF??? What exactly is it that your lawyer seems to think your ex can do that would result in your family in Peru being arreated or that the Peruvian authorities could come after you in the US for that a Peruvian divorce would prevent?

My lawyer was concerned that since I did not legalize the divorce in Peru, to the paruvian laws I'm still married to my ex and she could acusse me of bigamy or abbandonment or both acting as if I was still living in Peru.

[ceara19]

Originally Posted by zagollis

My lawyer was concerned that since I did not legalize the divorce in Peru, to the paruvian laws I'm still married to my ex and she could acusse me of bigamy or abbandonment or both acting as if I was still living in Peru.

How would making the accusations against YOU get your FAMILY into trouble? As long as you are in the US, it will have no affect on you personally. Can your attorney file a copy of the VALID US divorce with the proper Peruvian office to counter any claim of abandonment?