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Sunday, January 2, 2011

ABSOLUTE DIVORCE


Do we have absolute divorce in the Philippines?

We do not have absolute divorce in the Philippines. Muslim divorce was previously declared valid and recognized under Republic Act No. 394 but this law was valid only for 20 years from June 18, 1949.

Therefore, actions for absolute divorce between Filipinos or between foreigners or between a Filipino and a foreigner will not prosper in the Philippine courts. If said action is brought in a foreign court by a foreigner and the same is granted, the foreign court has jurisdiction to grant the absolute divorce and provided further that said divorce is recognized as valid according to the national law of the parties. If said action is brought in a foreign country by a Filipino citizen, the same even if granted, will not be recognized in the Philippines.

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