Divorced but no Annulment

thnx Mattecube no hard copy taken but will do what you say , thought that was what we would do when we attend Sopra but you know what its like one wrong move and visa declined.

VOILA!!!

(Mar. 4, 2020) On February 4, 2020, a bill proposing the legalization of divorce in the Philippines was APPROVED by the Committee on Population and Family Relations of the Philippine House of Representatives. Currently, the Philippines and the Vatican are the only two sovereign states in the world that still prohibit divorce.

Opponents of this initiative argue that, if divorce is allowed, it will destroy the institution of marriage. The author of the bill, Rep. Edcel Lagman, challenged this argument, stating in his sponsorship speech for the bill that, because the proposed divorce law “cannot undo centuries of dearly held Filipino customs and traditions honoring and celebrating marriage and the family, marriage and the family are and will still be at the heart of the Filipino way of life.” Lagman further stated that spouses who are willing to consider divorce do so when they no longer have a functioning marriage. And it is because of failed marriages and the impossibility of reconciliation that the bill’s explanatory note says that the Philippine state has the duty to provide spouses in such relationships with the possibility of divorce.

The bill looks upon divorce as a women’s rights issue. The bill’s explanatory note states that “not being able to get out of an eventual loveless, unhappy, even abusive marriage is a human rights concern for women,” while section 3(4) of the bill provides that the proposed divorce law is “pro-woman legislation” because it would allow Philippine wives to be liberated from abusive relationships and “regain dignity and self-esteem.”

Nevertheless, the bill contains a general rule providing for six-month cooling-off period after the filing of a petition for divorce during which the court must pursue efforts aimed at reuniting and reconciling the parties. Exceptions to the rule would include instances in which one of the spouses is sentenced to imprisonment for six years, or when the spouses have been separated for at least five years.

The Committee on Population and Family Relations of the Philippine House of Representatives is expected to refer the approved bill to the full House for further analysis and debate.


https://www.loc.gov/item/global-leg...-house-bill-on-divorce-approved-in-committee/
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BTW. We paid an atty back in Nov 2020 for the annulment. The process so far has been painful as it’s not progressed at all. We’re still waiting for it to filed in court. I know the local
lockdowns have delayed matters but I’m not impressed with the Attys ability or desire to progress the case. Sooo frustrating.
Like others, we’re finding so hard being apart now for 18 months.

An attorney will just want your money! My brother did his application on his own and follow all the instructions and voila!!! The only expense he has are the application process and he has to travel every time there’s hearing as he is based in Singapore. If someone is there to process it, they should follow it up and don’t let your lawyer to sit and relax! Be pushy as you are paying him/her after all!

Hi can anyone help me. I'm getting a divorce in uk from my filipina wife who I married in Philippines. But i want to remarry another filipina after my divorce in uk. Can I still be applying for fiance visa? And how do I get an annulment in Philippines? Would I still be able to marry my new fiance in Philippines after my divorce in uk?

Are you british ? A UK divorce is recognised in the UK! Its all you need. Is your new fiancee single ?

I'm British yes. My fiancee is single. So how do I go about this? Can I remarry in Philippines even though I was married there but applying a divorce in uk? Also what are the language requirements for fiance visa? Thanks in advance

If your going to be applying for a fiancee visa..get married in the UK.

I mean can I remarry in Philippines once I've divorced in uk? Bearing in mind I was married in Philippines ..

sorry--i dont know. If i were you--i would get married in the UK..saves a lot of hassle.

Simple answer yes you can remarry in the Philippines once divorced.
You are dissolving by divorce a " foreign marriage" and the process and result is recognised by both the Philippines and UK therefore your visa journey will be ok on this point.
A question you asked also above English requirement Fiancee visa nil but will be expected to meet requirement in further visa applications

You would have to report your divorced to get acknowledged before you can marry another Filipino citizen. Otherwise you would have 2 records of marriages if your divorced is not registered to Philippines documentations.

Divorce in the Philippines is on process.

We are still waiting for the Atty to file the annulment in court, Paranaque. It really is becoming a joke. We paid in September 2020 for the services of an Attorney. I feel like I want to name and shame. Most emails are not answered, not even an acknowledgment. It’s disgraceful. This would not be allowed in the UK. We’re considering getting a new Atty and pay again.

My GFs marriage was in makati about 6 yrs ago. She now lives in Mindoro province. When we did some research a couple of yrs ago, I was of the understanding that a marriage in makati required annulment in metro Manila, hence why we tried Paranaque. I’m now hearing that Provinces outside Manila are easier to file annulments. I think we’ll try Mindoro. If anyone can recommend an Atty pls PM me. Thanks. One day we’ll make it! When we do, I’ll be sure to shame our original Atty.