Divorce Proceedings in Mexico for Clients in the United States
We provide legal coordination and support for people living in the United States who need to start or follow up on a divorce proceeding in Mexico.
Divorce proceedings in Mexico can be filed as either uncontested or contested, depending on whether both parties agree on the terms of the separation. We coordinate every step before the family court in the state where the proceeding will take place, keeping you informed throughout the entire divorce proceeding.
Divorce proceedings in Mexico: support for your case
Each matter is handled with an organized, transparent case file.
Initial case evaluation
We analyze the available information and documentation to determine the scope of the service.
Document review
Review of available documents related to the marriage and the proceeding.
Document preparation
Preparation of the documentation needed to start or continue the process.
Coordination with professionals in Mexico
Coordination with the legal professionals involved in the proceeding in Mexico.
Powers of attorney and authorizations
Guidance on powers of attorney or authorizations needed to represent you in Mexico.
Follow-up on the proceeding
You receive information about relevant progress on your case.
You are in the United States. We coordinate your process in Mexico.
For people who live in the United States and maintain family or legal ties with Mexico, starting or following up on a divorce can mean time, expenses, travel, and difficulty communicating with the relevant authorities.
We coordinate each matter in an organized, transparent, and personalized way, so you can manage your procedure remotely whenever the law and the specifics of the proceeding allow it.
- Initial evaluation and document review
- Document preparation and coordination in Mexico
- Guidance on powers of attorney and authorizations
- Management of documents derived from the process
How your proceeding is handled
Our process is designed so you can start your procedure from the United States and stay in constant communication.
Initial contact
We receive your request and learn the particular needs of your case.
Review and proposal
We evaluate the case and present scope, fees, and estimated time.
Management in Mexico
We coordinate with the legal professionals involved in the proceeding.
Follow-up and delivery
We keep you informed and deliver the document or result.
Divorce Proceedings in Mexico: common questions
Answers based on the real procedure before Mexican authorities.
What’s the difference between administrative and judicial divorce?
Administrative divorce applies when both spouses agree, have no minor children, and have no unsettled shared property, and is filed directly with the Civil Registry. Judicial divorce is required when the parties disagree, there are minor children, or property must be divided, and is resolved before a family court.
How much does an administrative divorce cost in Mexico?
Cost varies by state. As a reference, in Mexico City the administrative (voluntary) divorce procedure before the Civil Registry has an official cost of 1,590 Mexican pesos, not including our coordination fees.
My ex-spouse lives in Mexico and I live in the U.S. — can I still get divorced?
Yes, as long as the requirements of the applicable procedure are met. We coordinate legal representation in Mexico so you don’t need to be present for every step, and we keep you informed throughout the process.
Once I have my Mexican divorce certificate, is it recognized in the U.S.?
It depends on the law of the U.S. state where you reside and whether the document carries the corresponding apostille. Apostille of a divorce record, as a Mexican state-issued document, is handled by the apostille authority of the issuing state; as a reference, in Coahuila the procedure has an official cost of 546 pesos and is resolved in 1 business day.
More procedures we coordinate in Mexico
Tell us about your situation and we’ll review your case
Mexico is where the procedure takes place. The United States is where our clients are. We connect both.