For many Filipinos residing abroad, the intersection of foreign divorce laws and Philippine family law creates a significant amount of confusion. A common scenario occurs when a couple is married in the philippines but divorced in the us. Because the Philippines does not have a domestic divorce law, many assume that a foreign decree is automatica

The legal landscape of marriage and its dissolution for Filipinos living overseas is often complex and filled with questions. A common scenario occurs when a couple is married in the philippines but divorced in the us. However, it is a common misconception that a foreign divorce decree is instantly recognized by Philippine authorities. The Criti