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2018 Absolute Divorce Act Overview by Sheryl Alapad is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The document discusses a proposed bill in the Philippines that would legalize divorce. It provides background on divorce laws historically and under the current Family Code, which only allows legal separation. The proposed "Absolute Divorce Act of 2018" bill would establish divorce as another option for couples in failed marriages, listing grounds for divorce like separation for 5+ years. It provides protections for OFWs and a 6-month cooling off period. If passed, the bill would allow people to remarry and
- Author
- Sheryl Alapad
- Language
- EN