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UA divorce in ukraine for International Clients
At Disputes Law Firm, we understand the complexities and challenges involved in obtaining a divorce, especially for international clients who cannot be present in Ukraine due to safety concerns. Our expert legal team is here to guide you through the court proceedings to ensure a smooth and efficient divorce process.
Consultation and Document Preparation: Our process begins with a thorough consultation to understand your situation and gather all necessary documents. This includes identification documents, marriage certificates, and any relevant legal papers.
Submission of Lawsuit: We prepare and submit a Lawsuit to the court on your behalf. This document outlines your request for divorce and includes all supporting documentation. We draft the lawsuit within 1-2 working days.
Representation in Court: Given the current war situation in Ukraine, our lawyers will represent you in all court proceedings. You do not need to be physically present. We will handle all interactions with the court, ensuring your case is presented effectively. In most cases the hearing will be held in absentia
Obtaining the Court Decision: Once the court grants the divorce, we will obtain the official court decision on your behalf. This document serves as legal proof of the dissolution of your marriage. The court order enters into legal force after 30 days. This is the time for parties to appeal a court order but in most cases The court just sends a court order to our postal address.
Finalization and Documentation: We ensure all final documentation is properly handled and delivered to you. This includes the court decision, it's translation and legalization (i.e. Apostille).
Our goal at Disputes Law Firm is to provide you with a seamless and stress-free divorce process, even in these challenging times. Trust us to handle your case with the utmost professionalism and care, ensuring your legal needs are met without the need for you to travel to Ukraine.
SERVICES
SERVICES
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Divorce
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Obtaining of a Court Order
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Legalization, Apostille
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Translation
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Any other Family Law services
FREQUENT QUESTIONS
Yes. All our lawyers and personnel speak English.
At Disputes Law Firm, we have extensive experience in serving international clients.
We execute and sign agreements remotely, instruct our clients on how to send original papers to Ukraine, and how to certify and legalize power of attorney, in case we can't handle the case with a Client-Attorney agreement.
All communication is done through messengers like WhatsApp, Telegram, Viber, and an email.
All data is stored and accessed securely through cloud-based technologies.
The initial consultation fee at Disputes Law Firm varies depending on the nature and complexity of your legal matter:
For straightforward regular practice matters and inquiries about our standard procedures, there is no consultation fee.
If you require legal advice and guidance specific to your case, the consultation fee is as follows:
70 euros for general questions or matters that do not require extensive research.
130 euros for complex inquiries that involve in-depth research, document discovery, or other evidence-related tasks.
Please feel free to reach out to us with your specific questions, and we can provide more precise guidance on the consultation fee applicable to your situation.
Our office is located at 5 Pyrogova Street, Office 2-A, in Kyiv, Ukraine (postal code: 01054).
You can find us near the "Universytet" metro station.
For your convenience, here's a link to the map.
We offer options such as PayPal, Ukrainian Bank IBAN, European Bank IBAN, and United States bank account through Wise Services. Additionally, you can use Visa, MasterCard, Apple Pay, and Google Pay with the national payment processor Fondy.
At our office you can pay with cash or with a bank card.
Additionally, we offer the option to pay with cryptocurrency, specifically USDT, using a Binance wallet service, for those who are comfortable with digital currencies.
Please let us know which method works best for you.
We understand the importance of trust and authenticity when seeking legal assistance.
Here are several reasons why you can trust Disputes Law Firm:
We are a well-established and reputable law firm located in Kyiv, Ukraine.
Our founder and Managing Partner, Dmytro Chuguienko, is a licensed attorney with a proven track record of expertise, which you can verify through available information on the internet.
We maintain active and verifiable accounts on trusted platforms such as TrustPilot, Google My Business and Facebook, where you can find authentic client reviews spanning over the past 8 years.
We take immense pride in our exceptional reputation and our unwavering commitment to providing client-oriented services.
We encourage you to research our firm and read reviews from our clients to gain confidence in our authenticity and dedication to serving your legal needs.
No. The consent or actions of the other spouse are not required.
It is optional. You can delegate participation in court hearings to your lawyer or submit a statement to the court for consideration of the case without your presence.
The fact of divorce itself does not affect the legal regime of marital property or the rights of the spouses regarding children. In Ukraine all these matters are considered by the court with a separate lawsuits.
The sole and sufficient ground for divorce by the court is a statement by one of the parties of unwillingness to continue the marriage.
The reasons for divorce stated in the statement of claim for divorce (different views on life, lack of respect and understanding, etc.) are usually sufficient.
Everything depends on the region of the court and the specific judge/court.
General timelines can be outlined as follows:
-The proceedings are initiated within 2 weeks;
-A court hearing date is set within a minimum of 2 weeks;
-If both parties submit uncontested statements regarding the divorce, the court makes a decision on the divorce on the same date;
-The decision becomes legally binding within 30 days and can be obtained and registered with the RACS authorities.
Therefore, the minimum time required for divorce in court is 2 months. MINIMUM.
Unfortunately, there is no maximum timeframe.
During the wife's pregnancy and within one year after the child's birth.
Yes. A marriage can be dissolved.
A contract with a lawyer is drawn up in writing and scanned, and the original is sent by mail to the law firm's address.
We draft the lawsuit and submit it to the court, without waiting for the contract to arrive.
Therefore, for those who are outside Ukraine, there are no restrictions or delays.
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