Looking to Divorce Somewhere Other Than Where You Live? Why You May Want to Reconsider
In a previous article written on July 25, 2015, titled, “Divorce: DivorceHotel Provides Vacation And A Divorce“, I discussed the U.S.’s first “divorce hotel” in Saratoga Springs, NY which offers a weekend retreat where a couple can indulge in fine dining and relaxing spa treatments, all while their divorce is being finalized.
Headed by Netherlands-based company, DivorceHotel, the newest trend in separations is to offer a “destination divorce” where couples can vacation and end their marriage simultaneously. While the idea may seem appealing at first glance, several factors should be carefully considered before you decide to pack your bags.
Getting a divorce in a place other than where you live is nothing new. For years, people have been traveling outside of their home state to take advantage of “quickie divorce” policies in other locations. In the past, some couples headed to Nevada, while others went a bit further traveling to countries such as Mexico and the Dominican Republic to take advantage of the fast and inexpensive divorce options offered. Quick and painless, for many the process seemed like a no-brainer.
However, today the … Read More... “Divorce In Another Place: A Quick And Painless Divorce”