In October 2008, the express divorce became a reality in Mexico City, capital of Mexico, through the Official Gazette of the Federal District. He contemplates the Elimination of the causal 21 of divorce such as alcoholism, adultery, threats and even violence in the family. From the entry into force of the amendments, the divorce can be requested by one of the spouses provided manifest before the judicial authority that it does not want to continue the marriage. Therefore, no longer necessary to point out the causes by requesting the divorce. According to the Official Gazette of the Federal District, to order espresso divorce is necessary: a year that has elapsed since the celebration of the marriage. Request express divorce in writing. That the interested spouse accompanied the request for divorce with a proposal for a Convention. In the said Convention should propose resolution of custody of the children, visiting hours for the spouse who does not have the guard, alimony, and the way to guarantee it as well as the distribution of goods (in case the scheme is the separation of property).

The proposal must be answered by the counterpart within 10 days. When the express divorce request is answered or expired, a judge will Decree divorce. Where there is dispute in the Convention, the judge summoned the parties to promote an agreement. This should be done within five days after submitted the request. If it is required by the judge of the family, summoned to court parties to ratify and legalize the signatures of the Convention. To protect the rights of children and women, is will not decree the express divorce in the event that the requesting spouse does not offer any proposal on the custody of children.