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Welcome to the Philippines. Sadly when they see foreigner they see money. She should do her best to lay low and hope it blows over.

Stockholm syndrome?

His obligation would be to support her in the USA, If she is in the Philippines I-864 doesn't apply. If she was in the Philippines when he filed it would be next to impossible for her to contest and he would get a default judgement. I recommend trying to fix the relationship, but if he needs out and it's not repairable it is a route to consider.

Citizenship can not be done quickly. Once she gets it he still could be forced to pay alimony and whatever else she may get in a divorce. His best options are to grow a pair and correct the balance in the relationship if it's not too late, or send her home and file divorce here.

Why??? Why in the world would you do that? Here is something you need to learn and think VERY hard about: A person can only do to you what you allow them to do to you. You have spent years accepting her behavior and you have created a monster. I love my Pinay wife with all my heart but, I would never accept her treating me the way that you describe. Do this to me and I would pull out suitcases and start packing them. I would asks if she would like a ride somewhere of should I call an Uber? I would simply laugh. I am 2x her weight and 1 foot taller than her. I would get a lawn chair and just go in front with an ice chest and hang out. Maybe invite some friends over. You are saying you can't a lot...Why? You are a grown man and can do whatever you want to do. You relinquished all of your power to her. Like I said you allowed it and you created a monster. It may be impossible to get that power back. If she want's to go let her. You should never be begging for someone to stay. Like I said before I love my wife with all of my heart but the minute she does not to be in the relationship she can go. I would never want someone that did not want me. No way to be in a relationship. It's 12 years of your life too not to mention a countless amount of money. You need to do a 180 in your way of thinking and the way you are in your relationship. NEVER reward bad behavior. NEVER. Grow a pair and remember. She will only do to you what you allow.

I actually know of someone who did this. He told her it was just a vacation to visit her family. Once he got her home he flew back by himself. His ticket was round trip hers was one way.

I can't imagine any reason Filipino's would ever vote Bongbong in as president. I just can't believe it. https://www.reuters.com/investigates/special-report/philippines-election-marcos-fortune/