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I need some advice. My wife's cousin is married to a Canadian man - they were married in the Philippines. She recently received her visa (after 18 months!) and happily flew to Canada to join him. But, to make a very long story short she has already returned home and is seeking a divorce. What is the process for her to divorce in Canada? What rights does she have? Will the divorce be recognized in the Philippines? Is there a "best case" scenario for them both?

I will write a post detailing the tragedy of this failed relationship soon, but need this advice in the mean time. :help:

Thanks to all in advance.

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If they married in the Philippines the petitioner has to file for the divorce in Canada for the Phiippine government to recognize the divorce.

If she files it won't be valid in PI.

Her other option is do do a annulment in PI.

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1) What is the process for her to divorce in Canada?

2) What rights does she have?

3) Will the divorce be recognized in the Philippines?

4) Is there a "best case" scenario for them both?

1) The Canadian spouse needs to initiate divorce in order for it to be recognized in the Philippines.

2) She might need to hire a Canadian lawyer to advise her on her rights.

3) Since they married in the Philippines, divorce will be recognized in the Philippines if the Canadian spouse initiates. Philippines will not recognize divorce if the Filipino citizen initiates it.

4) Best case scenario is for Canadian spouse to initiate divorce. Divorce is less expensive and is quicker than annulment in the Philippines.

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Pinay Wife is correct. Even after a divorce is granted in Canada, she must file a case with Family Court of the Philippines to recognize the foreign divorce. It is not automatic.

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marklovetina   52

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Pinay Wife is correct. Even after a divorce is granted in Canada, she must file a case with Family Court of the Philippines to recognize the foreign divorce. It is not automatic.

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i am also married to a FIL- CAN, we married here in the Phil., he didn't divorce me and even he initiates the divorce i need to file it in court here in the Phil to recognize it... so what i did is i filed an annulment...

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