For many Filipinos residing abroad, the intersection of foreign divorce laws and Philippine family law creates a significant amount of confusion. Many Filipinos find themselves in a situation where they were married in the Philippines but later obtained a divorce in the US. Under the Civil Code, Philippine laws regarding family status follow Fili

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. However, it is a common misconception that a foreign divorce decree is i