Divorce laws in Malta

Last activity 13 May 2011 by iamharibo

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iamhariboContributor12 May 2011 09:26:43

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I have always been 100% sure that the divorce laws in Malta don't affect me. As a British citizen I thought that even if I get married in Malta to another British citizen, if I wanted a divorce I could just go back to England and get one...

...but someone mentioned to me that regardless of the fact I am British, because the marriage certificate is Maltese, I wouldn't be able to get a divorce. Does anyone know the actual facts on this?

I have no plans to get divorced (or married any time soon!), I would just like to know the laws and where I stand if I were to get married here.

Thanks!

georgeingozoViP12 May 2011 13:40:10

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They are wrong. Anyone married in Malta, including Maltese citizens, can get divorced in another country if they live in that country (assuming they fulfil the requirements in that country), hence why one of the arguments for introducing divorce in Malta is to allow everyone the same opportunities that rich Maltese currently have.

georgeingozoViP12 May 2011 13:42:25

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iamharibo wrote:
I have always been 100% sure that the divorce laws in Malta don't affect me. As a British citizen I thought that even if I get married in Malta to another British citizen, if I wanted a divorce I could just go back to England and get one...

AFAIK you can't just go back to the UK and get a divorce, you would need to reside there.

iamhariboContributor12 May 2011 15:15:57

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Thank you for the clarification. I didn't realise I'd have to move back properly to get it either!

Native New YorkerNew member12 May 2011 18:23:30

I find the billboard...Divorce without reason, No thank you.. posted all over the islands funny...HELLO....people don't get divorced without a reason!!

iamhariboContributor13 May 2011 07:35:21

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Haha I know it's brilliant. It's not like two people, married, very much in love, great marriage wake up one day and go... Hey, divorce is legal, lets try it! haha!

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