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SC Eases Foreign Divorce Recognition for Filipino Spouses
The Philippine Supreme Court has approved amendments to court rules simplifying the process for recognizing foreign divorces. Filipino spouses will no longer need to prove applicable foreign law, only the fact of the divorce itself, easing recognition procedures.
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