Legal Question in Family Law in Philippines
I was informed that since my wife and I (former Filipino citizens) are already married (married while no longer Filipino citizens) re marrying in the Philippines would be a ceremonial event. Does this mean we don't have to go to our respective consulates, wait 10 days, or register our marriage in the Philippines? Are we allowed to register in the Philippines (will not be able to do the ten day waiting since arrival to ceremony less than ten days) or will they not allow it? What are the benefits, if any, to registering if it is allowed? Thanks
1 Answer from Attorneys
Your marriage wherever you contracted the same and valid there a such is also valid here in the Philippines,Since you are already validly married you need not go through securing the requirements to contract marriage as if you are marrying for the first time. Since you are no longer Philippine citizens when you contracted marriage your marriage cannot be registered in the civil registry of the Philippines. If you want to have it registered why don't you inquire with the Philippine consulate in the US.
Thus, I previously gave the opinion that any marriage that will take place here will only be ceremonial.You are not marrying for the first time so much so that you have to comply with the requirements under Philippine laws. Just visit the Philippines and set the wedding. In short, what you will do is just a ceremony.
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