Where should the affidavit of reappearance be recorded?
The affidavit of reappearance must be formally filed in the appropriate government registry to be legally effective. It must be explicitly recorded in the civil registry of the specific location where the parties reside. This proper venue designation is mandated by Article 42 Family Code of the Philippines. Recording it in the correct jurisdiction ensures that the termination of the subsequent marriage is officially and legally recognized. “A sworn statement of the fact and circumstances of reappearance shall be recorded in the civil registry of the residence of the parties to the subsequent marriage at the instance of any interested person…” 31-Jul-26About Nicolas and De Vega Law Offices
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