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What does it take to get married in the Philippines?

Discussion in 'Off-Topic Forum' started by Anonymous, Aug 11, 2015.

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  1. Wildcat

    Wildcat DI Member Showcase Reviewer Veteran Marines

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    After reading all of this I don't know if I want to take the plunge or not. We've been living together for 4 years and happy as can be. Why the heck should we ruin it?
     
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  2. Rye83

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    The only reason I would do it would be for tax purposes. Absolutely pointless here in the Philippines.
     
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  3. Show Pony

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    I think the OP was Canadian. The CPP (Canadian Pension Plan) provides survivor benefits which are small but worth something.
     
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  4. kelpguy

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    thanks for all the input guys, the cat's out of the bag now so i can come out from under my rock.

    does anyone remember having to get a divorce decree in order to get the Legal Capacity to Contract Marriage?

    thanks...
     
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  5. Show Pony

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    Yes you need a divorce decree, at least you do if you are Canadian.
     
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  6. Jack Peterson

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    It has to be the Original or a notarized copy of the Original of the "Absolute" The Nisi is not acceptable.

    JP:pompus:
     
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    They will ask for your divorce decree at the U.S. Consulate and also when you apply for your wedding license. They wanted the original at Dumaguete but I told them my ex received the original because she was the one who filed, they accepted that.
     
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  8. Jack Peterson

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    Congratulations my friend,:thumbsup: Hope things go well for you, as you know we are all here to help where we can and point you in the Right Direction.:wink: Problem shared is a problem Halved as they say :singing:

    JP :bag: :whistling:
     
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  9. kelpguy

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    ok... so i NEED a divorce decree which makes me wonder what the USA embassy does to grant a person a Legal Capacity to Contract Marriage.

    i got divorced about 45 years ago and i don't have any documents from back then so i searched the court house of the county i was divorced in to see if i could get a copy from them but it looks like they don't offer that service.

    however there was a zillion websites n the search page that offered their services to provide the document for free. i peaked into one of those sites and i had to give them my bank info to go any further. looks a bit suspicious to me! has anyone used one of those online divorce document providers?

    i know several responders said i need the original but my documents from that period of my life got lost in space. so IF... i can get a digital copy of the divorce, can i have it notarized in duma?

    thanks again guys...
    norm : ))~
     
    kelpguy, Aug 20, 2015
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  10. Rye83

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    Most of those website offer a "free trial" for a certain period of time then they charge your card after the time has expired if you don't call and cancel your account.

    What State and County were you divorced in?
     
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