Remarrying After Foreign Divorce
Summary
A German man can remarry in Germany after a finalized divorce. However, to marry a Filipino woman, the divorce must be judicially recognized in the Philippines. Legal assistance in the Philippines is recommended to ensure compliance with local laws.Full Conversation
a German man was married to a former filipino woman (now also German) and their marriage is now divorced. Can the German man remarry another filipino without having the divorced recognised?
In Germany, remarriage is generally allowed once a divorce is finalized. However, if the German man wishes to marry a Filipino woman, the Philippines requires foreign divorces to be judicially recognized there before remarriage.
Has the divorce been officially finalized in Germany?
Yes in Germany
If the divorce has been officially finalized in Germany, the German man can remarry in Germany. However, to marry a Filipino woman, the divorce must be judicially recognized in the Philippines.
- The Philippines requires foreign divorces to be judicially recognized before remarrying.
- The German man should seek legal assistance in the Philippines to ensure the divorce is recognized.
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