The first consultation is no charge. Q1.I am overstaying. I am thinking of marrying a Japanese male.Is it better to consult an immigration lawyer. A1.Basically the concerned couple can accomplish all the procedures by themselves.But if you have some special problem,it is advisable to ask for the help of an expert.Please consult an immigration lawyer. Q2. I'm a Japanese national planning to marry a Bangladeshi man who is in Japan beyond the duration of his period of stay.Is there any way that we can get married without his having to return to Bangladesh? A2.Usually the immigration authorities and embassy will tell persons to go home,but we see many cases in which a foreigner has gained permission without returning home.The period of examination for those applying for special permisson for residence without returning home depends to a certain extent on the regional immigration office involved,but the number of cases of people receiving permission within about one year is increasing. Q3.I am a Fillipina and I am going to divorce my Japanese husband.How does a person apply for a divorce? A3.If your husband has a fixed address in Japan ,then Japanese law is implemented.The couple shoud follow the procedure for divorce by contacting the municipal office of their residential district,which is for a divorce by consent.Please fill in a Notification of Divorce by Consent at the office in which your address is registered or the office in which your Family Register is kept. The first consultation is no charge. kt@international.jp "Office Right" Legal Advisor Office (C)2004-2008 Office Right All Rights Reserved. http://international.jp