If you are a Filipino citizen who has ended a marriage abroad, you might be wondering if you are legally free to wed again in your home country. The short answer is: Yes, you can remarry, but it is not an automatic process. Understanding Judicial Recognition of Foreign Divorce Many people mistakenly believe that simply presenting a foreign divorce

For many Filipinos, the dream of a second chance at love often hits a legal roadblock known as the "foreign divorce" rule. Under Article 26 of the Family Code of the Philippines, a foreign divorce can be recognized, allowing the Filipino spouse to regain their capacity to remarry. Understanding Judicial Recognition of Foreign Divorce Many people mi

Navigating the legalities of marriage and divorce in the Philippines can be complex, especially since the country remains one of the few in the world without a domestic divorce law. While the Philippines does not have its own divorce law, it does recognize divorces obtained abroad under specific circumstances. The Essential Requirement: Judicial R