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Question

I am filling out paperwork for K1 for Fiance. She is divorced. I need to know what date I put down on paperwork for Final Decree of divorce. These are my choices: Entry made in Registry Book 18 August 1997 or Date of Issue of Certificate of Divorce 13 Oct 1997 or Resolution of Kolpinsky Court came into effect on 25 July 1997\nThank you

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Answer

In accordance with Russian Law, the date when court's decision comes into force is considered the moment of the divorce.

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