New Jersey Divorce : Quickie Foreign Divorces

Maybe it's because they're in a hurry. Maybe it's because they can't establish New Jersey divorce jurisdiction. Whatever the reason, some people try to obtain a "quickie" divorce by going off-shore, to places like Mexico, the Dominican Republic and Haiti. One such jurisdiction used to be Guam, where non-residents were able to get a fast divorce if both parties consented. But Guam just enacted legislation which prohibits granting a divorce to non-residents of Guam, even in cases where both parties agree in writing. The validity of similar foreign divorces from other jurisdictions remains suspect. Bill #283, signed by the Governor of Guam, December 3, 2004.