Philippines marriage, prenups, buying property - juicy questions answered!

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[@JakeTheSnake500]

Happy Birthday Heidi! I wish more women were as realistic and reasonable as you are when it comes to prenups! You are a gem!

[@skye1386]

I am a Filipina, my husband is American. We got married here in Cebu. I obtained our CENOMAR thru online transaction from PSA. Got his Legal capacity to marry from US Consulate in Cebu waterfront hotel. Now we have our property, clearly stated my name and married to..... We plan to build our home soon. My husband and I are a team, I have a full time job here, and im excited for my husband to live permanently soon here.

[@carlosvalenzuela63]

Hidi is so educated and well spoken. Great interview and informative.

[@lorandmagyar]

This young lady is very capable and delightful.

[@youngandfree93]

she's my age. Great to be young!

[@michaellewis5133]

I love Heidi !! She’s gorgeous, intelligent and she’s on top of her game with helping expats. When I come there she will be the only person I call to help me with getting settled in the Philippines. I hope you keep her in your future videos to answer more questions. BTW…Happy Birthday Heidi. I hope this was your best birthday yet with many more to come !!!

[@soundsformeditation8531]

Happy Birthday Heidi🎉🎉. I am actually communicating with C&G in these moments for their assistance in my relocation to PH. 🌹

[@foreignerescapestothephi-lj3ls]

Hello?! Your Filipina wife can NOT ever divorce you! So you never have to worry about legally losing land or condo etc. The foreigner can only lose it if HE abandons her!

[@nidapatchin674]

What happens to annulment ??? Of course she can divorce him !

[@romeodeguzman9041]

​@@nidapatchin674let's be resl here, in the Philippines, only the rich can afford it and even among the rich, many lose heart because of the very long and tedious process..

[@nidapatchin674]

@@romeodeguzman9041 long process “if” no money to pay ! Money works for everything , especially in Philippines !!!

[@JerryBellasFinalChapter]

You can get your 13A while still in the states and it's a permanent one. If you get it in the PI, then it's a one year probationary.

[@jamesmarchetti3286]

I am glad that you brought up Prenups but can work both ways if the Filipina has a very good Inheritance !!!

[@leagarrido817]

Such a wealth of information in this video. Great subject of choice, and Heidi is a gem.

[@tedrobertson1344]

SPA, special power of attorney : when you buy real estate get lawyers to prepare the SPA which states that e.g.: your wife can not sell without you, when either one wants to sell it must be sold, division of sell proceeds is 50% each.".... etc...

[@Grimberian72]

or state that if the partnership is dissolved all assets must be sold and debts repaid back to the lender, namely you, just make sure you keep a correct record of investments made on behalf of the corp...

[@rickyrenzo2279]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! TAGAY NA!

[@foreignerescapestothephi-lj3ls]

The foreigner DOES own the land as a spouse to a Filipina national! The foreigner husbands name IS on the deed of sale and or the land title! That IS the law and privileges of a foreigner MARRIED to a Filipina!

[@DoubtingThomas333]

The law and what happens in practice when SHTF are two different things.

[@foreignerescapestothephi-lj3ls]

@@DoubtingThomas333 The SHTF everyday in my house! You obviously are NOT married to a Filipina!

[@DoubtingThomas333]

@@foreignerescapestothephi-lj3ls I was married to one before you were, without a doubt - I'm just saying. Good luck to you

[@DoubtingThomas333]

​@@foreignerescapestothephi-lj3ls "A foreigner married to a Filipino national can own land in the Philippines, but under certain conditions. The foreign spouse can't own land individually, but can have joint ownership with their Filipino spouse. The Filipino spouse would have to be the registered owner of the land, while both spouses jointly own the property built on that land. This arrangement is often facilitated through a legal instrument called a "Condominium Certificate of Title" or a long-term leasehold." Everywhere I look it says the philippines places a lot of restrictions for foreigners to own land. No matter what you do, expect the land to be in control by the Filipino national that is your spouse.

[@spicoli9797]

Does she have a KZbin Channel?

[@jamesmarchetti3286]

Very excellent Video and some was reviewing and reminders for me !!!

[@Alexinthephilippines]

If you have a company 60/40 . 1. Does that mean the Philipina can out vote you on a board resolution? 2. Is she able to borrow money against her shareholding without your permission? 3. Isnt it far safer to buy land in her name, lease the land from her, and have her sign a special enduring power of attorney so that you control everything including when the property will be sold and who the money goes too?

[@puppyupper4565]

The best way for a foreigner to buy property is to start a corporation with several churches. You can own just under 50% of the corporation. You front the money for the land. Then lease the land from the corporation. The churches get money monthly that they didn't have before. So, they have an incentive to keep their shares. Leases on land are not that expensive. You can directly own the house you build. Giving money to churches benefits many. Giving it to a Filipina benefits her. Never buy property with a Filipina. Even if you have a great relationship, it is still better to form a corporation with her. Corporate law is strictly adhered to in the courts. Then don't legally marry. Divorce is coming to the PH and it will hit many expats hard. The Philippines has Domestic Partnership law that is so much better than marriage. It's like a prenup but also spells out what will happen in the even of disolution.

[@elinoreambray1997]

😅​@@puppyupper4565

[@johngalt6708]

I strongly recommend reading The Family Code of the Philippines, and if not marrying but co-habiting, article 147- "common law" marriage. Be very very careful moving your girlfriend into a condo that you own.

[@lacroixspider]

Why, they can get a piece of your property that you own,

[@johngalt6708]

@@lacroixspider they can under certain circumstances yes.

[@lacroixspider]

@@johngalt6708 Damn l'm in the Dominican Republic..l'm building also, don't want my girl to live with me..knowing she can have half of my place

[@reggie5495]

How does the common law thing work. How do they prove this? What happens if you rented a room to a female but you weren't even in a relationship? Could they have common law rights?

[@johngalt6708]

@@reggie5495 no, you’d need to be in a long term relationship with them, which they would need to prove. Being a landlord is not a problem.

[@4abetteru]

Thank you for this informative interview. I consulted Heidi and used her services to obtain my Philippines driver license in April 2024. Her staff saved me a lot of potential headaches that may have come from doing it on my own. I would use her company again in the future for other expat related services I may need.

[@tedrobertson1344]

13a - you marry in the Philippines, then you go back to USA to fold your life there. Well, while in the USA- apply for 13a at the Philippine Consulate, few months later you get 13A which is not probationary.

[@BeerBikes]

heck yeah! thanks for the chit chat at the brewery, be cool next time to show us around and take a snap shot what's on tap. what's the typical price for a pint?, IPA, etc. maybe a future vid, brewery tour since she mentioned a few of them around. that's one thing I'll miss leaving the US, the breweries and the abundance choices of micro brews. Salud and Peace!

[@jcc9925]

Chad, this is great info!! She is so knowledgeable which is rare. I wish there was the same helpful and knowledgeable person in Eastern Europe who is this impressive. 👍🏼💯

[@ErinOBrien2000]

Happy birthday Heidi! Thanks for your assistance with valuable information.

[@josepholivastro4565]

Excellent. Very good info.. Is Heidi available?

[@Ryan-wi3ry]

What’s messed up about the whole thing is here in the US you don’t have to be a citizen to own land and our country only relies on tourism 12 percent. Where there in the phillipines a foreigner can’t outright own land 100% but they rely on tourism 80%. But it makes sense to keep the land affordable for their own citizens.

[@BigEggs2838]

Also, if you look at the amount of land in the US that is being purchased by Chinese companies it makes the Philippines look pretty smart.

[@reggie5495]

The Philippine politicians haven't sold out their own people yet unlike the US.

[@UdonFarang52]

Happy birthday Heidi, have a wonderful day!!

[@pierremorin4775]

Happy birthday Heidi from the USA

[@IrishKelly-d9b]

Happy Birthday Heidi 🎉

[@bullrun44]

Heidi Rocks!!

[@JohnS-zq8ks]

She's an impressive woman; smart and articulate.

[@GradyGordon-bl9py]

Happy birthday Heidi 🥳🎉

[@UdonFarang52]

Thank you Chad, great interview,and, much appreciated!!

[@garydavis9887]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY HEIDI !

[@vn6714]

Happy birthday Heidi thank you both for good info

[@walkerskii]

I lost my birth certificate so I ordered a new one from the county. It was easy to get and came rather quickly.

[@RealGaryGibson]

Did you get it apostilled?

[@foreignerescapestothephi-lj3ls]

A Prenup is useless if your marriage is in the Philippines. Why? Because divorce is illegal and annulments ONLY happen if BOTH parties sign.

[@billkeller3083]

It’s tricky chad ,yes you are right ,and thank you so much fir this ,it’s like your covering all my concerns. It’s just that so many cute😀,beautiful,girls just scam the older foreigners . They know what they are doing 😄, the social media is a perfect environment for this .

[@KuyaHirt]

Happy Birthday! 🎉 I'm just waiting for the military srrv age to drop to 40.

[@foreignerescapestothephi-lj3ls]

It’s NOT about protecting yourself! If you only care about yourself?! Do Not get married! Duh!

[@bradleymiller7375]

Happy Birthday!!

[@nidapatchin674]

It is so different now , In 1988 my boyfriend decide to marry me . One day siminar within a week i was married to him 🤣

[@savvylivingadventures]

Chad are you from Cobourg Ontario originally because I know you from somewhere besides this vlog?

[@Ryan-wi3ry]

Even if you aren’t married you can buy land say you have a friend who is a Filipino as long as the ownership is split 60% Filipino and 40% you then it is legal. So it doesn’t have to be a corporation a corporation limits the ownership to 50 years. So you can easily have it notarized say if it’s a business that it stays 60-40 even if you separate if you buy with a partner and not just a friend. And if you really want to make it fair if it’s a business have an agreement that 20% gos to taxes and upkeep of the property and 40 gos to them 40 to you. As long as it is owned 60% by a Phillipines citizen it is legal.

[@billbradley2480]

I heard of a Australian man who Married a Filipina and he was invited to build a home on her parents property. BAD Idea because after he built a house, fences, out buildings, etc she wanted a divorce. He was married to her 8 years and invested $150,000 dollars on her fathers property. He was forced to leave without anything. He couldn’t even take his tools he brought from Australia. He left two brand new motorcycles too.

[@oscarcelius1996]

Why don’t more Foreigners apply for Judicial naturalization, and keep your Foreign citizenship. I know the rule is 10 years residency among other requirements, but there is an exception if you are married to a pinay. 5 years residence. Is it because most retired guys will be dead in Ten years or even Five? Why does nobody talk about this? I am 49 yrs old and thinking to move to the PI this year. I want to be a tax paying, working, outstanding member of the Filipino community. I am sure some think I am an idiot, i just don’t like being treated as a tourist when I have been married to a pinay for over 20 years. Property is not affordable in the US either. While it is a little cheaper in the PI, it is still expensive when you don’t own it. And don’t have any rights.

[@bradleymiller7375]

Well done guys!

[@jannarkiewicz633]

My gf and I talked prenup with her married friends. They almost attacked me as a mob... :-) Yikes....

[@EG-O]

don't get married then if you need a prenup

[@JB-zd8gv]

​​@@EG-Oif she has problem with prenup then dont marry her, becayse she is only after your money then

[@wheelsoffpodcast]

Using my best Joey from FRIENDS voice, looking at you Heidi "How ya' doin?"

[@pierremorin4775]

Good job Chad love your content thanks

[@robertbritz257]

In the PH, how do they judge between divorced and single? Example, I see myself as single, though I was divorced 24 years ago.

[@bradleymiller7375]

Well ur not married! So ur single! DDAAAAA

[@robertbritz257]

@@bradleymiller7375 That's the question I'm asking, how far back do they feel you are divorced?

[@ninjask8ter]

I really had no idea about the shear volume of really beautiful young Filipinos. About a week ago I signed-up with the one of the more popular dating sites Pina, expecting it to have a similar experience with the dating site that serves Latin America LAC. I live in Mexico so that's why I've always focused on Latin America. But I can definitely report that It's pretty astounding regarding the difference in the amount of likes and emails that I've received from Pina. 186 likes in 1 week. Compared with LAC- I probably get 10 - 12 likes in a week from countries all over South America (LAC respondents mostly Dominican and Columbian). I'm wondering was this your initial experience from a dating site?

[@goatman3828]

Happy birthday Heidi. I'm guessing you just hit 20 years old?

[@bradleymiller7375]

O goodness she's older, I think. Only my opinion!

[@onestarflag9876]

All good info, thanks guys.

[@SimpleMansJourney]

good info on the land, another youtuber has his name and his wife on the house deed and the land title, incase of the wifes death he has 1 year to sell the land to a national or put it in their childrens name (as their children are philippines citizens).

[@gng4life]

Maligayang Kaarawan Heidi! Thanks for the information, that was so intriguing! I agree - the house pricing has gone up significantly but if foreigners can't own real property, why is it like that? Anyway, Ingat kayo! Salamat po!

[@adrianbonser2152]

Very informative and enjoyable video.

[@billbradley2480]

I’ve heard of a few horror stories. For instance a Foreigner was invited out her parents property. They locked the gate and wouldn’t let him leave. Some how he called police. When police arrived the family told police he owes us for electricity. So police forced him to pay their last month electric bill even though he’d only been there a couple days. Then he was allowed to leave. I’ve also heard anytime a Foreigner gets into a wreck it will be ruled his fault even if it’s not. For instance a white man was stopped waiting to turn left and a motorcycle ran into him. The white man was blamed for the accident.

[@johnwehunt4305]

Real Entertainment. Thanks

[@MarcRichard-b1u]

Hi Chad…is Patty a Lawyer? Very nice interview 😊

[@walkerskii]

Thank you Heidi, I appreciate your knowledge, I fully intend to use your services when I arrive next year. May I ask how is it that you don't have even the slightest accent, did you grow up in the USA?

[@kathiemathias212]

You need to be aware that most Filipinos are exposed to American media. It’s easy to learn and practice as you’re bombarded at all angles.

[@bradleymiller7375]

​@kathiemathias212 helps to chat with her. She's very attractive!

[@nikrupe9162]

Great video!!! Thanks for sharing 🙏

[@ShinLeeChan]

Laws in the PH are wise if you look them from a different point of view. I could need Heidi's help in the near future when my plans for moving into the PH will be ready. 😉

[@lorandmagyar]

A subject rarely addressed is what happens to the teenage Filipina when the old goat drops dead ? I don't see any discussion on bringing the Filipina up to speed on what her rights are relative to various countries' pensions and investments. For instance I own 2 homes worth roughly $500k each. Over a million in investments. Around $200k in jewelry. Short of liquidating everything....this would pose a challenge to my significant other were I to drop dead or become incapacitated. Of course if I had a significant other I would do my best to explain everything to her and train her to have access to the stuff. However I would do so in a manner that would also protect me. This company should offer that type of consulting if they don't already do so. I am not likely to marry until closer to the end of my life (61)...so that she would receive Social Security survivor benefits. Even just filling out the Social Security administration documents to get survivor benefits is a nightmare.

[@bradleymiller7375]

Even married in Philippines, can she still get ur benefits when u pass??

[@foreignerescapestothephi-lj3ls]

To be specific, a foreigner has One year to sell or sign over ownership of land if his Filipina wife dies.

[@7rileyst]

Great videos, but please keep in mind, not all of your foreign watchers are from the USA. It would be good to have discussions in more generic terms.

[@TheFox808]

A super important topic, thanks for the vid!

[@damienbates]

Can’t you force the sell of the property as part of a prenup? Just add a clause that specifies how those matters are handled.

[@TankTheSpank]

Now that divorce is legal. Can you explain the divorce ramifications. Such as property, alimony, and child support.

[@Kimonha]

Is this a love connection?

[@matthewhull2596]

All marriages are to be reported and recorded with Philippines government even if marriage occurs in another country when involving a foreigner and a filipino.

[@bretrb]

Heidi is my sister's name, LOVE that name!

[@Philippine-Life]

Happy Birthday Heidi, nice topic Chad. I was curious about getting married and buying some land to build but instead of a corporation, get a prenuptial stating 25 year lease stating regardless of any split, the house and land remains in your possession until death or 25 yr lease is up with option to renew??

[@andrewcrimmins8173]

Make sure the divorce papers are apostilled? what did she say? I'm sure i have divorce papers in an emailed document. do i need to get an official certified one from the court or something like that?

[@pinayu.s.alifeisawesome2023]

Happy birthday heid Thank you this video is informative i like it I subscribe

[@theverdict4322]

I will be in cebu soon - maby i should go try the beer

[@paulpiasano9251]

Interesting that a Filipino spouse can just cut the sponsorship. No such luck in the U.S. Death is the only thing that ends sponsorship requirements in the U.S. My ex-wife has been remarried for 3 years. They have a high 6-figure household income. I am still obligated to reimbuse the U.S. government because a few years after we were married, we needed to use Medicaid for a short time. That created a BIG problem. Now, the circumstances don't matter. I need to inform my state's AG office if I plan to move out of state and this obligation hangs over my head for the rest of my life. Filipinos don't know how lucky they are.

[@steffybael1245]

when the filipina becomes a citizen, you are NO LONGER HER SPONSOR! ALSO THE RULE SAYS YOU ARE SPONSOR FOR 10 YEARS. now that time she was married to you and used "medicaid" for a short amount of time, they CAN hold that over you, but there is a "STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS" ON EVERYTHING!! the way the government is acting right now, SCREW THE GOVERNMENT!!! I DO NOT KNOW ABOUT ANYONE ELSE , BUT I WANT MY G.D. MONEY REFUNDED!!!! MY WIFE IMMIGRATED LEGALLY AND COST US LOTS OF $$$$$!!! I REFUSE TO PAY A DIME OF INCOME TAX UNTIL I GET MY REFUND!! MY WIFE IS A CITIZEN NOW!!!

[@SIMONEMURILLO]

Is Heidi single and ready to mingle❤

[@jdyoungman6380]

i got mine in cebu city

[@foreignerescapestothephi-lj3ls]

The Filipina can not just boot you out! Unless your proved to be a wife beater etc. Only then can the Filipina boot you out. If which I have heard of Filipinas claiming sexual abuse to her daughter that was not the foreigners child. Etc. So beware. But false accusations can happen to any man in any country! But if you ever are forced out of your home or house in the Philippines? You still own the property 50%! So don’t listen to anyone? Just read and KNOW the laws! As you should in ANY country that you live!

[@bradleymiller7375]

Go to a lawyer!

[@foreignerescapestothephi-lj3ls]

Seen a Filipino lawyer many times. He has witnessed all my land ownership in the Philippines as a spouse to a Filipina.@@bradleymiller7375

[@auxmike718]

There are many Baptists in the Philippines!

[@fenderbend3r]

Heidi is the best.

[@mikelundblad2653]

Got the link thanks

[@sagm33]

My question (more of the comment) is related to creating a corporation with your wife in order to have at least 40% right to the land you're paying for. Wouldn't this route create a target on your back if things go sour between you and your wife or her relatives? Why would they want to deal with courts when someone can literally take you out of the picture.

[@Philippine-Life]

Is it possible to post Heidi's link ?? CNG ??? 🤔 Did not see it posted?

[@minnesotasalamander5913]

Good video.

[@lacroixspider]

It's all over the world...prices are going up..period

[@paulmusso1982]

Info to contact Heidi???

[@Philippine-Life]

exactly? CNG? who?

[@foreignerescapestothephi-lj3ls]

Love has nothing to do with making these decisions! Marriage is a CONTRACT! A contract that is for life! NO getting out of it in the Philippines! As God intended!

[@RuossFamilyAdventures]

Snapchat I have a question for you. I got married to a Filipino. I'm in the US. We did it online through Utah County. I know I have to apostle for her. Can you ask your lady there about getting married online on the US and she's in the Philippines?

[@tomr9661]

17:30 " Foreigners can't own land". Thar's what you always have to remember, no matter how the story is spun.

[@Kimonha]

A rising tide lifts all boats. If it were legal to buy land for foreigners, all would prosper because investment would explode.

[@romeodeguzman9041]

Had that law not been there, all availble lands will be gobbled by the mainland chinese. But now, even with that law, the chinese still got around that law by using dummies, chinese at that. Recently, it was found out that they purchased most of the land atound a sensitive military installation..get the picture?

[@romeodeguzman9041]

@@Kimonha with the present Philippines-China tension, your suggestion is very dangerous for the Philippines. China has so many military-age tourists, students, and even illegals in the country. Many are "studyin" in suspicious regions that are very near military installations instead of the more advanced schools in Manila. The recently raided POGO in Bamban, Tarlac was found to look like a garrison with many able-bodied men as "workers'...

[@darkroast66]

I don’t know if Heidi is single, but I think you guys make a cute couple. Just saying.😊

[@arsalanazizi2538]

Thank you Chad for all the valuable information! I just heard in one of the vlogger channel that Canadian can NOT travel to Philippine right now! Do you know anything about it or it's just rumors?

[@don19655]

Chad, a question for you. I'm watching your Video, and I hear Roosters in the background. All the video's I watch yours and other peoples, all the time I always hear Rosters in the background. Is there not anywhere you can go in that country, that you can get away from those Roosters ?. Thank's, Don. California. 1-16-2024.

[@bradleymiller7375]

Philippines state Bird!

[@don19655]

hahahahahahahahahahahah.

[@sbhg3166]

No roosters here in our gateed Community here in The phillipined.

[@simbiotik8480]

What is the point of marriage? In my 64 years on this planet i never found a convincing answer so i never took the step. It never stopped me from having numerous romantic relationships with women.

[@JeffjeffJeffjeff-y4y]

I was immediately impressed with her English. Truly native quality. That’s a benefit to Cebu girls.

[@davidsadowsky6881]

You need a cert of not being married if you never were married?

[@ScoreGuru123]

Philippines asks for foreigners divorce papers, but what if the foreigner just says he was never married before? Im quite sure they wouldn't do a search to check you were not divorced before.

[@mikelundblad2653]

Thanks for all the info. What. Is the full name of CG company I prob am going to hire them. Thanks.

[@JtJt-pd6wn]

South Africa, the department of home affairs just give a short single page with Marital status as single, will this be acceptable ?

[@josephdoyle6083]

My Filipina has to go to a doctor to get her paperwork done because her ex-husband died and and how long does that take