I get several calls a day from potential clients who need to get divorced now, ahora, within a few days, this week or this month.
I tell them all the same thing: There are a lot of fast divorce scams on the internet promising get divorced quick schemes that are not legal and can get you into serious legal trouble.
For example, say you are still legally married yet want to get remarried to your new girlfriend or boyfriend for whatever reason. And for arguments sake, lets say you make the mistake of falling for a fast divorce scheme advertising something like “Same Day Mexican Divorce $299.” You get a piece of paper saying that you are legally divorced in Mexico.
Now you decide to get married. You and your boyfriend or girlfriend go to a New York court, sign the marriage papers and swear that you are not currently married. The court issues you a marriage license.
This is where you can get in serious legal trouble. In New York state, as in all other states, bigamy (or being married to two or more persons at the same time) is illegal and punishable by up to four years of imprisonment.
Think about it… Does getting a divorce right now, this minute, mean so much to you that you want to risk going to prison? If it was me, I would rather get legally divorced, wait whatever time period I had to wait, and do it right.
Get Out of Jail Free Card
Staying out of jail would be an added perk! Unfortunately, this isn’t monopoly, there are no get out of jail free cards.
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Agree 100%. Be aware of online divorce schemes like the “Same Day Mexican Divorce” or ” Quickie divorce by proxy or by mail”. Prior to file for your divorce, always do you due diligence: research carefully what it is offered. Check references, credentials, experience, network and resources of the people offering you the service. Make sure to find reliable sources to compare and support what is being offered. And,remember that affordable doesn’t always mean cheap. Keep in mind the old saying: buy cheap, pay twice.
Lawyers, thank you for your valuable tips. They add some good points to my posting.
And I like the saying!
Glad you liked our comments. Not all fast divorce options offered online are schemes, as well not all attorneys offering their legal services are ethical and scrupulous. That’s why it is extremely important for the client to always due their due diligence prior to hire any attorney no matter where he/she is located.
BTW, great blog! Very interesting and full of useful info.
All the Best
Lawyer, thank you. We strive to offer valuable info to our readers.
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