Mexican divorce
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In the 1960s, many Americans traveled south to obtain a "Mexican divorce."[1] A Mexican divorce was easier, quicker, and less expensive than a divorce in most states. Celebrities who obtained a Mexican divorce include Johnny Carson, Katharine Hepburn, Richard Burton, Marilyn Monroe and Don Hewitt. It is also mentioned in the Jack Kerouac book On The Road. It was often referred to as a quickie (or quicky) Mexican divorce.
Both spouses do not have to be present at the hearing (they can send a lawyer in their place).
In 1970 in accordance with a federal law recommendation many courts ceased accepting divorce petitions from non residents. Accordingly petitioners must be selective in their choice of court. Thousands of divorce-bound individuals are still obtaining their divorces in Mexico without an actual court appearance.
[edit] References
- ^ "The Perils of Mexican Divorce". Time Magazine. http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,870612,00.html. Retrieved 2008-07-10.
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