Practice question
A former Filipino who is now an alien seeks recognition of a divorce affecting his own civil status. The court dismisses solely because he cannot personally claim Article 26(2)’s benefit for Filipino spouses. Apply Corpuz.
- Every alien is barred from recognition
- The court must grant recognition without evidence
- The petitioner’s status is irrelevant to every issue
- Only the Filipino may ever have legal interest
- That reason alone is insufficient; his direct interest under the foreign judgment must be considered
Legal references
- Corpuz v. Sto. Tomas, G.R. No.186571, August 11, 2010, main decision, legal interest and recognition: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2010/aug2010/gr_186571_2010.html
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