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Wierobles   8

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Hi!

 

I am in a dilemma whether to update my record in my home country- from single to married or not.

 

I read a few articles that if I want to use my husband’s name in my passport, then I should report my marriage here in the US in a Philippine Consulate. The thing is I have no plans of renewing my passport and just wait for my naturalization and apply for US passport.

 

Now, I need to execute a Special Power of Attorney (SPA) in the Philippines. I am single in the Philippines since I have not updated/reported my marriage. I will have the SPA notarized and request for apostille here in the US. Should I be using my maiden name in the SPA since the SPA will be used in the Philippines? 
 

I would highly appreciate any response.

 

Thank you.

 

Wiena

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Thread is moved from Off Topic to the Philippines regional forum, where informed answers may be found.

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41 minutes ago, Wierobles said:

Hi!

 

I am in a dilemma whether to update my record in my home country- from single to married or not.

 

I read a few articles that if I want to use my husband’s name in my passport, then I should report my marriage here in the US in a Philippine Consulate. The thing is I have no plans of renewing my passport and just wait for my naturalization and apply for US passport.

 

Now, I need to execute a Special Power of Attorney (SPA) in the Philippines. I am single in the Philippines since I have not updated/reported my marriage. I will have the SPA notarized and request for apostille here in the US. Should I be using my maiden name in the SPA since the SPA will be used in the Philippines? 
 

I would highly appreciate any response.

 

Thank you.

 

Wiena

Visit this site. It has all the information needed to report your marriage.

https://www.philippineconsulatela.org/consular-services-2/civil-reg1stry-2/report-of-marriage-of-a-filipino-abroad

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angeljolie   188

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7 hours ago, Wierobles said:

Should I be using my maiden name in the SPA since the SPA will be used in the Philippines? 

You need to present an ID when you have it notarized, right? So whatever your name on your ID is, it should be the name on the SPA. But when stating your marital status, use "married." 

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Chancy   6,241

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16 hours ago, Wierobles said:

I am single in the Philippines since I have not updated/reported my marriage.

 

No, you are married.  Even if you do not file Report of Marriage, your marital status is already "married" as the Philippines recognizes legal marriages performed abroad (refer to Article 26 of the Family Code).

 

It is only foreign divorces that are not automatically recognized as there is no divorce law in the Philippines.

 

16 hours ago, Wierobles said:

Should I be using my maiden name in the SPA since the SPA will be used in the Philippines?

 

Use the name listed on your passport.  That is your legal name in the Philippines.

 

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Wierobles   8

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15 hours ago, Chancy said:

 

No, you are married.  Even if you do not file Report of Marriage, your marital status is already "married" as the Philippines recognizes legal marriages performed abroad (refer to Article 26 of the Family Code).

 

It is only foreign divorces that are not automatically recognized as there is no divorce law in the Philippines.

 

 

Use the name listed on your passport.  That is your legal name in the Philippines.

 

Thank you so much, Chancy for this reply. Appreciate it.

 
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