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  • SC makes foreign divorce recognition less burdensome for Filipinos

    SC makes foreign divorce recognition less burdensome for Filipinos

    MANILA— Filipino spouses seeking recognition of foreign divorces in Philippine courts will no longer be required to prove the applicable foreign law when filing their petitions, following amendments approved by the Supreme Court (SC) En Banc. The high court approved the amendments to the Rules of Court during its October 7, 2026 session under Administrative…