Navigating the process of ending a marriage can be daunting, especially when the union was solemnized in the Philippines but the parties now reside in a country that permits divorce.One of the most frequent queries involves a divorce in US but married in the Philippines. However, it is a common misconception that a foreign divorce decree is insta
Understanding Your Rights: Divorce Abroad for Filipino Citizens
Navigating the process of ending a marriage can be daunting, especially when the union was solemnized in the Philippines but the parties now reside in a country that permits divorce. A common scenario occurs when a couple is married in the philippines but divorced in the us. Under the Civil Code, Philippine laws regarding family status follow Fil
Title: Navigating Legal Waters: Judicial Recognition of Foreign Divorce in the Philippines
For many Filipinos residing abroad, the intersection of foreign divorce laws and Philippine family law creates a significant amount of confusion. One of the most frequent queries involves a divorce in US but married in the Philippines. Under the Civil Code, Philippine laws regarding family status follow Filipino citizens wherever they go. The Pro