The Government claims that judicial divorces create an unnecessary increase in the number of cases in the judicial system, leading to delays and costs for taxpayers. Furthermore, it asserts that the proposed initiative grants greater freedom to the parties to decide changes in their lives. There has been unanimous rejection by all the bar associations in the Republic, which have committed to protecting citizens' rights.
The express divorce project proposes to implement a simplified divorce that allows spouses, through administrative divorce, to dissolve their marital bond by mutual agreement in a simpler, faster, and more economical manner. Judicial divorce processes require time and money, according to an official document.
According to Demarchi Arballo, president of the Villa María Bar Association, statistical studies show that divorces do not take more than a month and a half when they are not complex. Lawyers are evaluating legal options to reject the measure and ensure fair divorce processes.
A joint statement from 21 lawyers expressed their concern about the risks this measure poses to citizens' rights. They gathered to analyze the impacts of the administrative divorce and notarial succession bills promoted by the national government.
Demarchi Arballo highlights that the project presents a misleading perspective by promising simpler and more economical procedures, without this necessarily being true. It strives to protect citizens and ensure fair processes for all involved.
Moreover, the Government aims to expedite procedures such as the withdrawal of funds from judicial deposits and the digitization of management. Lawyers warn that an express divorce without judicial intervention carries risks for individual rights and may perpetuate injustices. They also raise concerns about the lack of economic compensation in this type of divorce.
The express divorce proposal is part of a broader project that seeks to simplify judicial procedures and optimize the internal functioning of Justice. There are concerns about the training of the Public Administration to handle complex and sensitive situations. The aim is to guarantee citizens' rights and protect the most vulnerable in divorce processes.
