Annulment of Previous Marriage Was Not Brought Up at SLEC Medical Exam

[The Humanists 10]

I've read several accounts here on VJ of Filipinas who were questioned, during the medical exam at SLEC, about the annulment of their previous marriages. Some even had to undergo psychiatric evaluation. I had my medical today and was ready to answer anything about my previous marriage, but the topic never came up. I even brought my annulment papers with me. But at no point was I asked about the existence of a previous marriage. So I didn't say anything. That's the rule, isn't it? One should never volunteer anything. Or should I have? The way I saw it, since the doctor didn't ask, I had no obligation to tell her. The only point where I could have said something about my annulment was when she asked if I had ever been charged in court. And the absolute truth is that I have never been charged with anything in court because I was the one who filed for annulment, not my ex. So I said no.

Did I do ok? I believe I did and that I didn't have to volunteer any information, but I'm here for reassurance, I guess. Heh.

[Leatherneck 693]

The Dr. did not ask you, so you did right.

[trulyinlove 3]

I've read several accounts here on VJ of Filipinas who were questioned, during the medical exam at SLEC, about the annulment of their previous marriages. Some even had to undergo psychiatric evaluation. I had my medical today and was ready to answer anything about my previous marriage, but the topic never came up. I even brought my annulment papers with me. But at no point was I asked about the existence of a previous marriage. So I didn't say anything. That's the rule, isn't it? One should never volunteer anything. Or should I have? The way I saw it, since the doctor didn't ask, I had no obligation to tell her. The only point where I could have said something about my annulment was when she asked if I had ever been charged in court. And the absolute truth is that I have never been charged with anything in court because I was the one who filed for annulment, not my ex. So I said no.

Did I do ok? I believe I did and that I didn't have to volunteer any information, but I'm here for reassurance, I guess. Heh.

[trulyinlove 3]

Correct me if Im wrong, what I remember was they will ask you your annulment proceedings on the day u supposed to have immunization.U are lucky if not. Goodluck

[TeapotGirl 66]

I've read several accounts here on VJ of Filipinas who were questioned, during the medical exam at SLEC, about the annulment of their previous marriages. Some even had to undergo psychiatric evaluation. I had my medical today and was ready to answer anything about my previous marriage, but the topic never came up. I even brought my annulment papers with me. But at no point was I asked about the existence of a previous marriage. So I didn't say anything. That's the rule, isn't it? One should never volunteer anything. Or should I have? The way I saw it, since the doctor didn't ask, I had no obligation to tell her. The only point where I could have said something about my annulment was when she asked if I had ever been charged in court. And the absolute truth is that I have never been charged with anything in court because I was the one who filed for annulment, not my ex. So I said no.

Did I do ok? I believe I did and that I didn't have to volunteer any information, but I'm here for reassurance, I guess. Heh.

I dunno if it makes a difference that you are going to the US as a spouse and not as a fiancee like trulyinlove. Meaning, you can't remarry here until you are clear.

trulyinlove went home crying because she was told that she won't make it in the US because she's psychologically incapacitated to remarry a.k.a "crazy" I don't mean to make fun of you sis but I will never forget that. It kinda bother me because I don't know how they treat those cases but it's good to know that you are just played on.

Edited November 4, 2011 by teapotgurl1983

[Leatherneck 693]

I dunno if it makes a difference that you are going to the US as a spouse and not as a fiancee like trulyinlove. Meaning, you can't remarry here until you are clear.

trulyinlove went home crying because she was told that she won't make it in the US because she's psychologically incapacitated to remarry a.k.a "crazy" I don't mean to make fun of you sis but I will never forget that. It kinda bother me because I don't know how they treat those cases but it's good to know that you are just played on.

Uh, she has an annulment, sure she can remarry.

[TeapotGirl 66]

Uh, she has an annulment, sure she can remarry.

what am i just saying is that the OP has already passed though the screening stage compared to the K-1 who is still about to marry. A lot of VJers said that if it's stated that you are "psychologically incapacitated" then you may be asked to have another evaluation. If you are already married, what else to be evaluated? But then again, we are not sure if that's the real reason why her annulment paper wasn't even asked.

[Tahoma 2,298]

Did I do ok?

Yup...

[paul_kay 31]

They didn't ask specifically, well, I guess it's not your problem!

[trulyinlove 3]

what am i just saying is that the OP has already passed though the screening stage compared to the K-1 who is still about to marry. A lot of VJers said that if it's stated that you are "psychologically incapacitated" then you may be asked to have another evaluation. If you are already married, what else to be evaluated? But then again, we are not sure if that's the real reason why her annulment paper wasn't even asked.

[trulyinlove 3]

yes u are right,if she already married maybe no need to evaluate or ask for the annulment proceedings,in my case im not married yet and is going to married so yes they asked me to undergo psychiatry evaluation

[The Humanists 10]

Hi, everyone! Thanks for the responses, I appreciate them. I guess I'm reassured now!