annulment question

[bigmac]

hi guys,

my lady is staying with me on a visit visa. she has now got her divorce decree absolute.

she has been advised by a fili friend here in the UK that she can lodge the decree (along with her passport and a fee --?--) with the philipine embassy here in the UK--and they will be the ones to forward a copy to the NSO in the filis--and an annulment is straightforward.

any comments?

[Terpe]

Sounds about right.
It's "Report of Divorce"

It's only acceptable and legally recognised if she was the Respondent and the foreign spouse was the Petitioner.

[raynaputi]

They won't recognise it (she can try to but I'm pretty certain it won't be accepted) if she's the petitioner, a Filipina. She has to get annulment.

This is what's stated in the Philippine Embassy's website.

3. Report of Divorce

A Filipino citizen whose marriage has been dissolved through divorce has to file a Report of Divorce at the Philippine Embassy in London. Following are the requirements:

• A. Original Divorce Decree Absolute
• B. Processing fee of GBP18.00

Note: Divorce will only be recognized under Philippine law if the petitioner of the divorce is the foreign spouse.

philembassy-uk.org/consular-matters/civil-registry

[bigmac]

thanks guys--it sounded too good to be true

[Terpe]

thanks guys--it sounded too good to be true

So I guess from your above response she is petitioner then ??

[bigmac]

So I guess from your above response she is petitioner then ??

yes--5 year separation

decree absolute. obtained here in the UK

now--its my turn !!

[joebloggs]

any chance of you applying for a unmarried partner visa ?

[mickcant]

You could legally marry here in the UK with it, I think
Mick.

[bigmac]

the unmarried partner visa comes with a 2 year incubation period--and probably means i would have to live over there with her for that time. its a possibilty--but not ideal