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III. PERSONS AND FAMILY RELATIONS

G. Mixed Marriages (Family Code, Art. 26)

Mr. Juan Dela Cruz, a Filipino citizen, fell in love with Ms. María Sanchez, a Spanish national. They decided to get married and settled in the Philippines. However, they encountered a legal issue regarding their marriage status. According to the Family Code of the Philippines, Article 26, a foreign divorce obtained by the alien spouse is recognized in the Philippines, provided it is validly obtained abroad. One of the spouses, Mr. Juan Dela Cruz, filed a petition to have their marriage recognized as void due to the divorce obtained by Ms. María Sanchez in Spain.

Discuss the legal implications of this situation, specifically on the following:

Is the marriage of Mr. Juan Dela Cruz and Ms. María Sanchez considered valid?
Can the Filipino spouse, Mr. Juan Dela Cruz, file a petition to have their marriage recognized as void?
What are the requirements for the recognition of foreign divorce in the Philippines?
What rights and obligations, if any, are affected by the recognition of a foreign divorce in the Philippines?

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