Supreme Court Eases Rules for Foreign Divorce Recognition, Aiding OFWs
The Philippine Supreme Court has eased evidentiary requirements for the judicial recognition of foreign divorces, a move expected to benefit overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) by removing the burden of proving foreign divorce laws.
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