Alabama - Validate a Foreign Divorce Decree

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To Validate a Foreign Divorce Decree, the applicant has to approach the United States Court link

   Note: Search by address, city, state, or ZIP Code and click the “Location” button.

2. The applicant has to write a request letter to the court clerk officer.
3. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer. (if required)
4. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
5. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
6. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
7. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the court office.
8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
10. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
11. An acknowledgement receipt will be provided. Please save it for future reference.
12. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number or through mail.
13. The applicant has to visit the court office to complete the further process.
14. This entire process can be completed within 2 -3 weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Application form
• Marriage certificate
• ID proof (Driving license, social security card, etc)
• Passport-size photographs
• Address proof
• Fee receipt
• Any other documents (If required)

Office Locations & Contacts

United States Court
Mailing address:
Administrative Office of the United States Courts
One Columbus Circle, NE
Washington, D.C. 20544
Contact link
Federal court finder link - (Note: Search by address, city, state or ZIP Code and click the “Location” button)
U.S State court details link

Eligibility

• Any married person who intends to Validate a Foreign Divorce Decree is eligible to make this application.

Fees

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 2 -3 weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.
• For more instructions, please check the application form below page.

Required Information

• Name
• Phone number
• Mailing address
• Email address
• Case name
• Case number
• PIN
• State
• ZIP code
• Spouse name
• Spouse details
• Declaration
• Date
• Signature

Need for the Document

• Validating a foreign divorce decree in the United States means obtaining legal recognition of a divorce that was granted by a foreign court in a country outside of the United States. When a foreign divorce decree is recognized in the United States, it has the same legal effect as a divorce granted by a court in the United States.

Information which might help

• The process of validating a foreign divorce decree involves filing a petition with a court in the United States to have the decree recognized.
• This may require providing documentation of the foreign divorce, including a certified copy of the decree and evidence that the foreign court had jurisdiction to grant the divorce.
• The court will review the documentation and determine whether to recognize the foreign divorce decree.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

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