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PH marital laws should apply to Filipinos divorced abroad
PH🏛️ PoliticsCenter12 hr. ago

PH marital laws should apply to Filipinos divorced abroad

A retired Supreme Court justice in the Philippines stated that Filipinos who married in the country but obtained divorce abroad are still subject to Philippine marital laws. During ongoing legal proceedings, legal experts serving as amici curiae were invited to provide further input on whether Filipinos who married in the Philippines are legally bound by the nation’s laws even after obtaining divorce overseas. The discussion highlights the potential conflict between international divorce decrees and domestic family law regulations.

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Philippine Daily Inquirer logoPhilippine Daily InquirerIndependentCenter12 hr. ago
PH marital laws should apply to Filipinos divorced abroad

A retired Supreme Court justice in the Philippines stated that Filipinos who married in the country but obtained divorce abroad are still subject to Philippine marital laws. During ongoing legal proceedings, legal experts serving as amici curiae were invited to provide further input on whether Filipinos who married in the Philippines are legally bound by the nation’s laws even after obtaining divorce overseas. The discussion highlights the potential conflict between international divorce decrees and domestic family law regulations.

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