Furnishing record of decrees of divorce or annulment to Commissioner

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  • (a) The clerk of any court which issues a decree of divorce or annulment of marriage in the Virgin Islands shall forward to the Commissioner on or before the 15th day of each calendar month, free of cost, a certified copy of each decree of divorce or annulment of marriage ordered by the court which became final during the preceding calendar month.

  • (b) The certificate of divorce or annulment shall contain the following details:

    • (1) the given names, surnames, age at last birthday, date and place of birth, race, usual residence, and number of this marriage of husband and wife;

    • (2) type of decree (if annulment, so state);

    • (3) place and date of final decree;

    • (4) place and date of marriage;

    • (5) legal grounds for divorce or annulment;

    • (6) name of plaintiff;

    • (7) party to whom granted;

    • (8) number of children affected (under the age of 18 years);

    • (9) signature and title of local recording officer; and

    • (10) date recorded.


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