In Costa Rica all divorce proceedings are regulated by the Family Code (Codigo de Familia). If a couple has been married for at least 3 years then they may petition for divorce under the mutual consent provisions of the law.

Is divorce common in Costa Rica?

The country is largely Catholic and divorce is not easy to obtain. In addition, The Costa Rica Family Law favors women and children. Divorce proceedings cannot be initiated before three years of marriage even if the separation is by mutual consent.

When was divorce legalized in Costa Rica?

In 1974, a change in the Codigo de Familia (Family Law) allowed a divorce for adultery committed by either spouse.

Which countries divorce is illegal?

Every nation in the world allows its residents to divorce under some conditions except the Philippines (though Muslims in the Philippines have the right to divorce) and the Vatican City, an ecclesiastical sovereign city-state, which has no procedure for divorce.

Can divorce be avoided?

The answer (based on research) is YES! You really can prevent divorce, and the even better news is, it isnt rocket science.