I'm travelling to the Philippines to visit Fely for 2 months

[StarProg 0]

Well we couldn't take the separation and waiting any longer. So Fely and I decided that I'll take my trip to see her again now, and hope for the divorce papers in time to get married. My wife filed for divorce bifurcation and the final papers are due any day.

So I'm leaving early the morning of April 5th, and I'll be there until June 3rd. I plan to get a visa waiver while I'm there, so I can stay 59 days. It's so strange planning on leaving my home here in Watsonville empty for 2 full months. I still need to find someone willing to come feed my cats and collect my mail.

Assuming I get the divorce in time, I'll be going to the embassy on the morning of April 7th to get my permission to marry from the consulate. Since my plane arrives at 9:55 am and the American Services section is only open until 10 am, we'll have to stay overnight in Manila. I told Fely we could stay in a hotel across the street from the Embassy, but she fears for my safety, so we'll be staying instead with her cousin in Marikina City. Okay by me, it saves the cost of the hotel.

[daisy16 0]

Congrats!

I know the wait has been killing you. I hope that things go smoothly.

[Jasman0717 9]

Congrats! I would love to go to the Philippines for a visit!

[john_and_marlene 162]

I'm hoping we will be able to make a trip back by the end of this year. I miss our family there.

[eau_xplain 2]

I hope that your divorce papers come through before you leave. Is there a way for someone to send it to you in case it comes in a few days after you have left?

Good luck and hope you have a wonderful trip!

[aussiewench 9]

Thats great to hear you are getting across there for a visit. You guys have been waiting so long. Have a wonderful trip and time with Fely and am keeping my fingers crossed that your divorce does come through whilst you are there.....that would be wonderful.

Lorelle

[StarProg 0]

I hope that your divorce papers come through before you leave. Is there a way for someone to send it to you in case it comes in a few days after you have left?

Unfortunately that would probably be my soon-to-be ex-wife. I'm not sure I can count on her. I'm thinking of going to the court and leaving a pre-paid Fed-Ex envelope with them.

[Welshcookie 17]

I hope that your divorce papers come through before you leave. Is there a way for someone to send it to you in case it comes in a few days after you have left?

Unfortunately that would probably be my soon-to-be ex-wife. I'm not sure I can count on her. I'm thinking of going to the court and leaving a pre-paid Fed-Ex envelope with them.

Good idea

Glad to hear there is finally light at the end of your tunnel....have a great reunion with Fely

[yogib37 3]

Well we couldn't take the separation and waiting any longer. So Fely and I decided that I'll take my trip to see her again now, and hope for the divorce papers in time to get married. My wife filed for divorce bifurcation and the final papers are due any day.

So I'm leaving early the morning of April 5th, and I'll be there until June 3rd. I plan to get a visa waiver while I'm there, so I can stay 59 days. It's so strange planning on leaving my home here in Watsonville empty for 2 full months. I still need to find someone willing to come feed my cats and collect my mail.

Assuming I get the divorce in time, I'll be going to the embassy on the morning of April 7th to get my permission to marry from the consulate. Since my plane arrives at 9:55 am and the American Services section is only open until 10 am, we'll have to stay overnight in Manila. I told Fely we could stay in a hotel across the street from the Embassy, but she fears for my safety, so we'll be staying instead with her cousin in Marikina City. Okay by me, it saves the cost of the hotel.

Congrats.. I was wondering where you been. Now you are going to the Philippines..

Can you do me a favor.. Can you stuff me in your suit case

have a good time.

[Peggy 1]

Good to hear from you again.

Go have a wonderful time with your girl.

Hope that things all work out for you and you receive your divorce.

All the best to you two

[StarProg 0]

Congrats.. I was wondering where you been. Now you are going to the Philippines..

Can you do me a favor.. Can you stuff me in your suit case

have a good time.

I realize I haven't posted much lately. I've been really busy with my eBay business lately. I can't believe how long it take to take pictures of everything and then get it listed. With that and the fact that I was becoming depressed with everyone here getting approvals and everything and my going nowhere, I didn't even log on for about 3 weeks. But I missed everyone, so I came back.

As for stuffing you in my suit case, I can't believe how heavy it already is. Of course I have to take gifts for everyone, so that's what's in the suitcase. I'm still trying to figure out where to pack my clothing.

Thanks all for the well wishes I'll try to stay in touch when possible while I'm there.

[GaryC 7]

I hope that your divorce papers come through before you leave. Is there a way for someone to send it to you in case it comes in a few days after you have left?

Unfortunately that would probably be my soon-to-be ex-wife. I'm not sure I can count on her. I'm thinking of going to the court and leaving a pre-paid Fed-Ex envelope with them.

Your lawyer should be able to send it to you. Just leave your address with him.

[gimygirl 0]

gary ...

i hope your divorce papers come through very soon!! you and fely have been waiting for such a long time ... best of luck and have the best time visiting with her and her family!!

[StarProg 0]

I was finally able to speak with an agent of the court that could give me some meaningful information. I gold her my story and case number. First she told me that if our last paper was filed at the end of February, I still had a long wait because they were working on November. That really scared me. Then I explained that my wife had filed for dissolution only and submitted an expedite request. Then she excused herself from the phone and didn't come back for 10 minutes. When she returned she told me she was able to find out that the dissolution papers were given to the judge on March 7th and were just have to wait now for him to return or sign them. Well that was good and bad news. The divorce is now at the final stage and should be final soon, but what is taking the judge so long? It's just a dissolution, no concern for child support or any of that nastiness. So all he needs to do is sign it, what's taking him so long?

I guess I'll wait until next Tuesday's mail and hope for the good news in the mail, and if it doesn't come I asked, and I can leave a Fedex paid envelope with "Erica at the window" and they'll forward my final papers to me in the Philippines when they come.

One week and Fely and I are together again, that's the important thing.

[rebeccajo 14]

I remember waiting for the lawmaster to sign my papers. I was told she usually only signed orders, etc. on Tuesday - or some such nonsense. Judges and lawyers are weird creatures who compartmentalize their schedules as well as their brains. I bet your judge has some routine time each week for 'reading and signing' and it will probably be done very soon.