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So I was married 10 years ago in Philippines.  My Filipina left me and the kids after 8 years.  I am seriously thinking of moving to the PI.  My new fiance thinks that would be great.  But I think I would want to marry her there.

How do I get my American Divorce recognized in the PI?  I am the American. I know divorce is not an option in the PI.  Any suggestions and how long will it take?

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26 minutes ago, David&Glaiza said:

So I was married 10 years ago in Philippines.  My Filipina left me and the kids after 8 years.  I am seriously thinking of moving to the PI.  My new fiance thinks that would be great.  But I think I would want to marry her there.

How do I get my American Divorce recognized in the PI?  I am the American. I know divorce is not an option in the PI.  Any suggestions and how long will it take?

So you were married 10 years ago in the Philippines? 

I think you have to get your Philippines marriage annulled or divorced before getting married again in the Philippines.

I don't think Philippines weigh the American divorce as much as the current Philippines marriage status?

What I mean is that you can use the American divorce as evidence in the Philippines annulment process.

You are divorced in the US but still married in the Philippines until annulment.

And you won't be able to marry again in the Philippines until you are eligible to marry again.

That is my understanding.

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16 hours ago, David&Glaiza said:

How do I get my American Divorce recognized in the PI?

 

You will need to file a petition with a Philippine regional trial court.  So I suggest you get in touch with a family law practitioner in the Philippines to help you through Recognition of Foreign Divorce.  It will likely take more than a year to complete the process.  No need to go through annulment.

 

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On 5/14/2023 at 2:30 PM, David&Glaiza said:

So I was married 10 years ago in Philippines.  My Filipina left me and the kids after 8 years.  I am seriously thinking of moving to the PI.  My new fiance thinks that would be great.  But I think I would want to marry her there.

How do I get my American Divorce recognized in the PI?  I am the American. I know divorce is not an option in the PI.  Any suggestions and how long will it take?

You could do an online Utah wedding while you are here or there anytime. You will need to get the recognition of divorce if you ever to file a ROM so she could have your last name or to be recognized by PH government. Also to file for a 13a spousal visa.

On 5/14/2023 at 2:49 PM, EatBulaga said:

What I mean is that you can use the American divorce as evidence in the Philippines annulment process.

Recognition of divorce is less expensive and takes way less time than annulment.

On 5/14/2023 at 2:49 PM, EatBulaga said:

You are divorced in the US but still married in the Philippines until annulment.

Or until you get the recognition of divorce.

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