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Sep 25, 2022 family law foreign adoption judicial recognition adoption decree supreme court

Foreign Adoption Recognition in the Philippines: What the Yuta Hayashi Case Means

Philippine courts can recognize foreign adoption decrees involving Filipino citizens if proven as fact and not contrary to public policy.

Nov 23, 2020 probate wills succession civil code nationality principle jurisdiction

Probate of an Alien's Will in the Philippines: Nationality Principle Explained

Philippine courts can probate a foreigner's will executed in the Philippines. The nationality principle does not strip local courts of jurisdiction.

Jan 22, 2020 family law foreign divorce article 26 family code recognition of foreign judgment galapon v republic

Divorce Abroad: How Philippine Courts Recognize Foreign Decrees After Galapon v. Republic

The Supreme Court clarifies that foreign divorce decrees obtained jointly by a Filipino and alien spouse may be recognized under Article 26(2) of the Family Code.