Navigating the legalities of marriage and divorce in the Philippines can be complex, especially since the country remains one of the few in the world without a domestic divorce law. The short answer is: Yes, you can remarry, but it is not an automatic process. The Essential Requirement: Judicial Recognition To be legally recognized, the foreign de

If you are a Filipino citizen who has ended a marriage abroad, you might be wondering if you are legally free to wed again in your home country. Under Article 26 of the Family Code of the Philippines, a foreign divorce can be recognized, allowing the Filipino spouse to regain their capacity to remarry. Understanding Judicial Recognition of Foreign