Divorce Law
@maximaoliveros (224)
Philippines
August 14, 2015 11:30am CST
Hi everyone. I am from the Philippines and I am currently involved in a study regarding divorce law.
Now, I just want to solicit your ideas regarding this topic. Do you think passing a divorce law would be beneficial for the Philippines, based on your own experience in your country? Anyway, aside from the Vatican City, the Philippines is the only country in the world without a divorce law mainly because the Church is extremely against it.
What do you think guys? Thanks.
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@rusty2rusty (6771)
• Defiance, Ohio
14 Aug 15
I live in America where divorce runs rampant. However, I like the choice of divorce. Some people should have never got married. I think every person should have the option of divorcing their spouse depending on the reasons. Such as : Abuse, cheating etc. Not because the two people argue alot.
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@maximaoliveros (224)
• Philippines
15 Aug 15
As I have already said in my other comments to responses, there is annulment of marriage here, which has the effect of a divorce once granted by law. However, abuse and cheating are not grounds for annulment. Which means that even if you are being abused by your partner, you can only file for legal separation. But that means that you are only allowed to live separately with each other, but still you are married to the person and are not allowed to remarry.
@rusty2rusty (6771)
• Defiance, Ohio
16 Aug 15
@maximaoliveros Many people live separated in America because they can not afford a divorce or annulment. I am one of them. What are the grounds for annulment in your country? Does it cost alot? Here it starts at $2000 it kids are involved, goes up from there depending on how long it takes and the issues that get brought up.
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@maximaoliveros (224)
• Philippines
19 Aug 15
@rusty2rusty yes, same here in the Philippines. It costs a lot and most cannot afford the lawyer's fee and all the costs associated with it. Plus, the process takes a very long time. And, the uncertainty if it will be granted or denied.
@LeaPea2417 (40058)
• Toccoa, Georgia
15 Aug 15
There should be a law that allows couples to divorce in the case of infidelity and desertion.
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@maximaoliveros (224)
• Philippines
19 Aug 15
Unfortunately, there is no divorce here in the Philippines and those are not even included as grounds for annulment of marriage in this country. You are only allowed to file a legal separation case for infidelity. But even if its granted, the marriage ties are not severed. In the eyes of the law, you are still husband and wife.
@howard96h (11640)
• New York, New York
14 Aug 15
If the Church is against it in your Country then what do people do when they are married, not happy and go to search for someone else and have an affair and possibly start a new family with that new person? Isn't this against the Church too? You can not stop someone from looking for a new love if they are unhappy but to have to stay married is not really a good thing is it?
I have a question - A married person who is not happy and wants to be with someone else is not going to stay all alone just because the Church doesn't allow divorce, are they? 
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@maximaoliveros (224)
• Philippines
15 Aug 15
I completely agree with you. In the Philippines, there is a separation of the state and the Church. However, since this is a strongly Christian nation, politicians still care so much of what religious groups say on their policies as the latter think of the support and votes that they will get on the next election.
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@Mavic123456 (21891)
• Thailand
15 Aug 15
very controversial issues, my point of view is torn between pro and anti... but I believe in anti divorce.. the reason why I did not get married (or just an alibi) was that I am scared of whatif scenarios...
good luck on your research..
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@maximaoliveros (224)
• Philippines
19 Aug 15
Hi there. Yes, I respect your ideas and opinions. But can you please elaborate your reasons for taking the anti-divorce side? I believe we will learn a lot from your point of view. Thanks
