Recognition of Foreign Divorce Decrees in the Philippines: A More Accessible Path to Moving Forward
Are you a Filipino citizen previously married to a foreign spouse? Have you obtained a divorce decree abroad but are unsure about its validity in the Philippines? There's good news: you can file for recognition of the foreign divorce decree in the Philippines rather than going through the more time-consuming, litigious and expensive process of annulment. Understanding Your Options While divorce remains prohibited in the Philippines, our legal system recognizes divorce decrees obtained by Filipino citizens who were married to foreign spouses. This recognition process, governed by Article 26 of the Family Code, offers a more efficient and less contentious alternative to...
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