Legal Question in Family Law in Philippines

Divorce in the Phillipines

I want to get married to a girl from the Phillipines living in the US, but she is still married in the Phillipines. There is no such thing as a divorce in the Phillipines. Can we get a marriage license in the US? I am a US citizen. How can we get married? She has been seperated for 8 years living in the US for 6 years. She has been living with me for about 2 years in California.

Please help

Thanks Rod


Asked on 6/04/04, 10:59 am

3 Answers from Attorneys
Damian Nolan Law Offices of Damian M. Nolan

Re: Divorce in the Phillipines

Your sitaution is not particularly difficult.

Have your fiance file for divorce here in California and serve the spouse in the Philippines. As soon as the divorce is final you can then legally marry.

If we can be of assistance, please feel free to call us at 562/ 601-8133

Regards, Damian Nolan

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Answered on 6/11/04, 12:19 pm
Brian Levy, Esq. Law Office of Brian Don Levy

Reply: Divorce in the Phillipines

To legally marry her she would first have to be divorced. Since she is a resident of the State of California, she can file for sissolution of marriage here.

For a specific opinion regarding her individual circumstances, I suggest that she consult with an experienced family law lawyer. Experience is not expensive, it's priceless!

You will find some valuable information on various California family law issues at my web site.

Good luck to you!

Brian Levy, Esq.

www.calattorney.com

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Answered on 6/04/04, 5:31 pm
ALEXANDER ACAIN JR. GUZMAN TA�EDO & ACAIN

Re: Divorce in the Phillipines

You may problems in securing an Affidavit of legal apacity in the Philippine Embassy for your Filipina fianc�e.

I suggest that your fianc�e should file a Petition for Annulment of her previous marriage here in the Philippines.

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Answered on 6/04/04, 8:09 pm


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