Ethiopian Divorce Recognition Process

Sure, here are the steps to register the divorce in Ethiopia:
*. Obtain the US Final Divorce Decree: Ensure you have the official divorce decree from the US court.
*. Authenticate the Divorce Decree: The decree needs to be authenticated by the US Department of State.
*. Register at the Ethiopian Embassy: Submit the authenticated decree to the Ethiopian Embassy in the US for authentication.
*. Submit to Ethiopian Authorities: Present the authenticated decree to the Ethiopian Ministry of Foreign Affairs or the relevant local authority in Ethiopia for registration.
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The time to process the registration of a US divorce in Ethiopia can vary. Here are some general timelines:
- Authentication by the US Department of State: Typically takes a few weeks.
- Authentication at the Ethiopian Embassy: Generally a few days to a week.
- Registration with Ethiopian Authorities: This can take several weeks to a few months, depending on the local authority's processing time.
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It seems your friend is looking to understand the process of registering a US divorce in Ethiopia and the time it takes. Since the steps and timelines have been provided, he might not require a lawyer unless there are complications.
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If the ex-wife wants to cancel the divorce, it generally depends on the legal provisions in the jurisdiction where the divorce was finalized. Here are some general points:
- After Divorce Finalization: Once a divorce is finalized, it is typically considered legally binding, and canceling it is not straightforward.
- Reconciliation: The ex-spouses might remarry if they reconcile, but they would need to go through the marriage process again.
- Legal Advice: Consulting a family lawyer can provide specific guidance based on the jurisdiction's laws.
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Here are some steps for reconciliation if your friend and his ex-wife are considering it:
*. Consultation with a Family Lawyer: They should consult a family lawyer to understand their options based on the laws of the jurisdiction where the divorce was finalized.
*. Re-marriage: If they reconcile, they would need to go through the marriage process again, as the previous marriage is legally dissolved.
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