Legal Question in Family Law in Massachusetts
Two questions, actually (I am asking for a friend in the Philipines)
1. Is a marriage executed in the Philipines recognized in the United States and
2. If it is, could a divorce be carried out in the United States (there is no divorce in the Philipines)
Asked on 9/24/10, 9:44 am
2 Answers from Attorneys
Joseph Murray
Joseph M. Murray, Esq.
1. Ma recognizes a marriage that was legal where "executed".
2. If a party estabishes residence in MA for a reason "other than to file a divorce" they may file for divorce in MA after satisfying the residency requirements.
Answered on 9/29/10, 10:10 am
1. MA will recognize a Phillipines marriage as long as it was legally executed.
2. If both parties have established residence in MA, 6 months I believe, for a reason other than obtaining a divorce then you can get a divorce here.
Answered on 9/29/10, 10:45 am
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