Hi CW yes I agree. The booklets are produced by the government and also you can find all the laws on the government website. My friend is a L and I'm going to find out the process from her. In the mean time I got this (See Below)...
"Venezuelan laws only accept divorce in three cases; a. Separation of bodies of at least year. b. Separation de facto of five or more five years. c. Presentation of a document to sue for a divorce sentence. If a person does not meet one of any of those three situations, they will not be able to divorce in Venezuela. If the pair agrees to separate, they can ask a judge to declare a separation of bodies. This request must be presented in person by both spouses attended by a lawyer of their confidence. The courts usually grant it in few days. All the courts are not adapted for this diligence; the lawyer will know to choose the suitable Court taking into account the residence of the pair, and if they have smaller children under 18 years. Once the separation of bodies is granted, husband and wife free themselves of the obligation to live together, but they remain married and they must keep fidelity and respect, this means that neither husband nor wife can initiate a new sentimental relation since to do so would be considered adultery. Also they will be obligated to aid the spouse/children in case of emergency. If a year passes since the Court grants the separation and the pair has not reconciled, one or both of the spouses can solicit that the separation of bodies become a divorce.
The separation of bodies is not a definitive situation and, until the pair is declared divorced, can at any time reconcile with no need of a document or authorization.
In most cases, this mechanism is most recommendable since the delay of a year helps to calm things before arriving at the state of a definitive divorce. On the other hand, during the year of separation some couples find a way to save their marriage."
It's what I thought all along. I tried to tell H this but he said that he's not filing for a separation he's filing for D. Think HE might be in for the surprise. I think we're being summoned to sign the separation papers. In the meantime Everything I have found says what you read above. I translated it from Spanish for you guys and so I'd understand too.
Jen
Jen *The more anger towards the past you carry in your heart, the less capable you are of loving in the present*
