According to Mexico’s Law, there are 3 types of divorce:

1.- “Divorcio Voluntario”: By mutual consent; both spouses agree to the divorce, establishing their own terms and, if there are any children involved, how the payment of alimony and visitation rights will be handled.

Required documents:

– Marriage Certificate
– Birth Certificate (only of the children)
– Current official ID of the spouses

2.- “Divorcio Administrativo”: Similar to the first one, but both parties have to meet the following requirements:

– There are no children
– Both are Mexican
– Marriage lasted more than one year
– Two witnesses
– Non-pregnancy test
– To make the division of assets (if there are any) at a notary.

3.- “Divorcio Necesario”: You can choose this type of divorce if there´s been a valid cause according to the law to end the marriage (infidelity, domestic violence, threats, etc.), and your spouse doesn´t want or cannot come to sign the divorce papers.

Whichever type of divorce you choose, it´s important to point out that you´ll be making decisions that will determine your future situation regarding your assets, custody and alimony. That´s why you will require professional advice by a lawyer with expertise in family affairs.

Farias & Walker.