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familylawyer
Her option is annulment. It would take her two years if the case is filed in a place were the case load is great. One year is the norm, but in some places it is only 6 months.
She can file it from abroad, that is by bringing the COMPLAINT FOR ANNULMENT, already prepared by her lawyer at the Philippine Embassy be notarized by a consul. Then send it back to the Philippines where the lawyer can file it in court. She should likewise a Special Power of Attorney for a relative or her lawyer to represent her in court so that she may not attend all the trial dates. However, her appearance is needed if its her time to testify. We tried to take the testimony of client in Canada through deposition to be conducted by a consul, but the process is more expensive that the plane ticket. But it is possible.
Get an honest lawyer, who will explain everything, lay all the requirements and expenses. Who needs a good lawyer anyway if he will be the cause of delays!
