<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(stevetheduke @ Jun 2 2006, 04:59 PM) Quoted post</div><div class='quotemain'>
Hi everyone,
My name is Steve im new to this forum and would really appreciate a little advice. My girlfriend Arlene is Filipino and is currently in Manila we have been in a relationship for 9 months, im wanting to bring her to the UK. Arlene married a Filipino man years ago and they have seperated although they are still married, would we have to go about obtaining an annulment or divorce before applying for a fiance visa?
Im under the impression that matters like these can take forever in the Philippines, how long would this take? Im prepared to wait as long as it takes and do anything i have to shes a great girl and worth waiting for but i really want to get things moving, what steps should i take now?
Many thanks
Steve
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Steve
You are correct, your GF is subject to Filipino law, even though she has been in a legal seperation for years, yor GF would require to file for a Legal Anulment before she may be admitted to the UK on a Fiancee Visa, this process may take up to 2 years, but will be at least 18 months.
There are a number of Legal Anulment specialists in the Philippines, the cost is normally around 150,000 to 200,000 PHP, the outcome is not guaranteed, there are only certain grounds by wich an anulment may be granted, its a very complicated procedure, your GF needs to investigate this on her own behalf, patience and long waiting is required, there is a complete procedure here on this Forum for the Legal Anulment, happy reading !!!
Best of luck with it, I don't envy you in this.
Pete
Steve I found this information that I presented some months previously, its appropriate to your post, please read it.
Happy reading
Pete
Legal Anulment
