A former law school dean said the current policy on foreign divorce recognition reflects a colonial mindset and is discriminatory because it applies only to Filipinos married to foreigners.
Speaking during oral arguments, he argued that the rule disadvantages Filipinos and limits their rights compared to those in mixed-nationality marriages.
He criticized provisions of the Family Code and related court rules, saying recognition of divorce unfairly depends on the presence of a foreign spouse.
He added that cases involving two Filipinos seeking recognition of foreign divorce judgments are often automatically rejected without review.
The case under discussion involves a former Filipino who acquired U.S. citizenship and later filed for divorce abroad before regaining Filipino citizenship.
The Supreme Court is currently evaluating arguments on whether such foreign divorce rulings can be recognized under Philippine law.
Source: PhilNews24 | April 30, 2026
EXPERT CRITICIZES FOREIGN DIVORCE POLICY AS COLONIAL AND DISCRIMINATORY
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