Hi @flying_lime thank you so much... My problem is, her annulment is still ongoing and so she is still using her married name. Is it ok for her to just get a new passport with her ,maiden name, register their de facto relationship and go from there? Also, is it better if apply sya ng 820 and her son via 445 na straight so there's less complication? Thank you in advance 🙂
Oh I see, that means she cannot go to the "marry the Aus boyfriend" route cos she's still married in terms of legalities. If she thinks she has enough evidences in meeting the de facto relationship requirement, then she can apply for the the 820. Regarding the passport situation, I don't think she can revert back to her maiden name while her annulment case is ongoing, once it's finalised, then that's the only time she can renew her passport using her maiden name because you need a court decree of annulment to present to the DFA in order for you to do this. There are pros and cons, so it's really up to your sister which path she will take, she has to consider the costs, the time, and even the age of her son cos he is turning 18 soon, better to consult the experts regarding this case. 🙂
