A divorce obtained by a Filipino in another country is not recognized here in the Philippines. Our Supreme Court has ruled that a Filipino who obtains a divorce abroad and gets married here again, is liable for bigamy. If it is the alien spouse who initiates or files the divorce action, Article 26 of the Family Code will apply.
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A Divorce Obtained by a Filipino in Another Country
A divorce obtained by a Filipino in another country is not recognized here in the Philippines. Our Supreme Court has ruled that a Filipino who obtains a divorce abroad and gets married here …