Filing for a Divorce while on Permanent Resident Status --> will that be granted in the Philippines soon if I become a Canadian citizen?

[cocokoi]

Hi,

I’ve been searching the forum but can’t find the answer to my question. If this has already been addressed, I apologize for repeating it.

I need clarification about my situation. I am in Canada with my common-law partner and our two children, and we are all Permanent Residents. I want to file for divorce now while I’m still a permanent resident. Once the divorce is granted, I will provide a copy to my ex-spouse. My ex-spouse would then file the Petition for Recognition of Foreign Divorce once I become a Canadian citizen.

Is this process acceptable under Philippine law?

Thank you for your assistance!

 

[armoured]

Hi,

I’ve been searching the forum but can’t find the answer to my question. If this has already been addressed, I apologize for repeating it.

I need clarification about my situation. I am in Canada with my common-law partner and our two children, and we are all Permanent Residents. I want to file for divorce now while I’m still a permanent resident. Once the divorce is granted, I will provide a copy to my ex-spouse. My ex-spouse would then file the Petition for Recognition of Foreign Divorce once I become a Canadian citizen.

Is this process acceptable under Philippine law?

Thank you for your assistance!

Why do you need it to be recognized in PH?

 

[cocokoi]

So that my ex can be free as well. I don’t think he’ll agree and sign the paperwork unless he can also benefit from it.

 

[armoured]

So that my ex can be free as well. I don’t think he’ll agree and sign the paperwork unless he can also benefit from it.

Fair enough, good reasons.

As I understand it, your question is basically if you can obtain the divorce while you're a PR (before getting Canadian citizenship) so that the petition for recognition of the foreign divorce can be filed after you get citizenship. I don't know.

Bluntly, strongly recommend you consult with a PH lawyer. This is a specific enough question you should not rely on internet information from a canadian immigration board (I'd even be skeptical about PH ones).

 

[Xilikon]

I believe for it to be recognized, one of the spouses need to be a citizen of a foreign country (Canada in this case) at the time of official divorce confirmation. Check with a PH lawyer for sure.