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Family Law: divorce proceedings, conclusion of marriage (Russia)
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I am Canadian Citizen in Canada, married to Russian Girl still in Russia. We were married Jan 24, 2003 in Novosibirsk, Russia. She is was a divorcee with one child before marriage. I am a divorcee with 3 children before marriage. I have the Russian marriage certificate. Consummate of marriage vows has not taken place. She has cell phones which have been disconnected. Sometimes I can reach her at parents phone. She has not given me her residence address. She tells me she is sick and needs alot of money for operation. But she will not produce a doctors letter. \nThere are always some reasons why she cannot complete paperwork for immigration. \nI have sent her money to help with immigration costs but still not have received any paperwork from her. \nMy request for a scan with a my last name on passport has been denied. \nMy repeated request for communciation have been denied. \n I was told that a Russian divorce is cheap and there is a less waiting period then marriage. And it is done through ZAGS office. \nCan you answer me a few questions about this procedure. What is the time frame to which this can be completed? Is she entitled to maintenance or child support? \nWhat are the costs involved in this procedure? \nPlease reply with any information as it would be greatly appreciated.

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