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. Many Filipinos find themselves in a situation where they were married in the Philippines but later obtained a divorce in the US. Because the Philippines does not have

For many Filipinos residing abroad, the intersection of foreign divorce laws and Philippine family law creates a significant amount of confusion. One of the most frequent queries involves a divorce in US but married in the Philippines. However, it is a common misconception that a foreign divorce decree is instantly recognized by Philippine author