Alvaro
Lawyer · Fuengirola, Spain
- 1,584 cases handled · 9 in this service
- 14+ years in practice
- Speaks: English
- Law, Jaén
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4.97(146 reviews)
People call it a divorce certificate, divorce decree, divorce papers or a copy of the sentencia de divorcio. In Spain this usually means one of two documents: a certified copy of the court decree (or of the notarial deed, where the divorce was made before a notary), or a certificate from the Registro Civil showing the divorce noted on the marriage entry. English-speaking registered lawyers can request the right one and prepare it for use in Spain or abroad. Some older lists and lawyer pages call this service “Certificate of Divorce”.
The decree is the document that ended the marriage, and the court holds it. The registry certificate (a certificación literal of the marriage entry) shows the marriage with a marginal note recording the divorce. Which of the two an authority wants depends on the purpose, so the first step is to ask the body that requires it.
Basic details are enough to start: the date and place of the divorce and the court that granted it, ideally with the case number. The lawyer asks the court or the registry for a certified copy and arranges an apostille and a sworn translation if the document is going abroad. If you are not in Spain, a power of attorney lets the lawyer act for you.
The usual proof is the court decree or a registry certificate of the marriage showing the divorce note. Which one a foreign body expects is worth asking before ordering.
The decree is the court's decision. The certificate is the registry's record of the marriage and of the divorce noted on it.
For use in another country the authority there often asks for both. Some EU countries apply simplified rules, and the receiving body decides.
Often yes. The date, the place and the court that granted the divorce are usually enough to trace the file.
Yes, through a lawyer in Spain acting for you, usually with a power of attorney.
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At the first contact, the lawyer took the time to email me because my mobile number had the wrong country code attached, and he wrote again later to check whether I still needed support. Working with him on a time-sensitive request was an exemplary experience. He used the information I supplied and got me what I asked for remarkably efficiently. It was also very good value for money, though that did not matter to me, since the priority was obtaining the document. He appreciated how important my request was and updated me at every step, and I was very satisfied with the outcome. Should I need more support in future from my time living in Spain, I would not hesitate to recommend him or to contact him again.
I contacted the service for help with a legal problem and within just a few minutes the lawyer contacted me. He immediately told me what I needed to do and what would happen. He was very efficient, professional and non-judgemental at all times, and his English was perfect. Furthermore, he did everything possible to help me. I would recommend him to anyone looking for a hard-working, honest solicitor. He was a gentleman.
The lawyer was in touch with me constantly, so the whole transition went far more smoothly, and I was very satisfied.
My attempt to instruct a different solicitor went nowhere: he was unhelpful and kept putting me off. So I turned to this service. In a couple of hours the lawyer was in touch. When I explained my situation he told me straight away there would be no problems, and he kept his word: for me there truly were none. Replies always came by return, even on a Red Day, which had slipped my mind completely. He explained every step as we progressed, and I am completely satisfied with the result. I wholeheartedly recommend him, and I have already passed his name on to a colleague who wants to buy a property in Spain.
My case was very complex and the lawyer could easily have given up on it, but she carried on and did her best. She is bilingual in English and Spanish, which removed any confusion and really saved on translation costs. Her attitude was professional.
I recently worked with a lawyer who managed to get my divorce certificate within the promised timeline, even though the information I first gave was limited. From our very first contact she showed great professionalism and expertise. She was patient and understanding and took me through the process step by step, and her English was perfect, so I never had trouble following. I was truly impressed by her attention to detail and her commitment to my case. I am grateful for her dedication and support at what could have been a stressful time, and I was completely satisfied with the result. I highly recommend her to anyone who needs legal assistance. Thank you for the outstanding service!
Although our deadline was very tight, the lawyer went well beyond our expectations to get us a legal document in time. She replied quickly and kept us posted as things progressed. I highly recommend her to anyone who needs this kind of help.
The lawyer was patient with me while there were a few delays on my side. Once everything she needed had arrived from the UK, she moved fairly fast, and I was kept up to date all along. She provided a great service and I would definitely recommend her.
The lawyer was very helpful, even suggesting that I use the Turkish embassy here for notary services instead of paying for another solicitor, which would have cost more. He stayed in touch and kept me informed about everything. I would highly recommend both this service and him.
I had a fantastic experience with the lawyer in Girona! She guided me through the Spanish legal system and answered my questions. She was easy to approach and replied to my messages as fast as she could. I highly recommend her.
My partner's Turkish divorce certificate had to be certified as a copy for his UK visa application, and neither of us had any idea how to arrange it. Through this service I contacted the lawyer, and I was pleased that she grasped immediately what was needed and set it out clearly for both of us. The stress was taken out of the process and we felt completely sure it would be wrapped up fast. That is exactly what happened, and the expert advice has our gratitude.
She was very helpful and settled the matter in good time and with sensitivity.