Legal Expert Needed – Process Malaysian Divorce Documents to Obtain PSA CENOMAR

Posted 2 days ago

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Summary

I am looking for an experienced Philippine legal professional or immigration/civil registry specialist who can handle the processing of foreign divorce documents so that I can obtain a CENOMAR (Certificate of No Marriage) / Certificate of Singleness from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). Current Situation: I was divorced in Malaysia. I already possess the following documents: Decree Nisi and Decree Absolute from the Malaysian court (certified) Documents have been authenticated Officially translated (into English) Attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Malaysia What I need you to do: Advise on the exact process and current requirements for using a Malaysian divorce decree to support a CENOMAR application in the Philippines. Handle the necessary steps within the Philippine system, which may include (but is not limited to): Authentication or consular legalization (if still required after Malaysian MFA attestation) Submission to the appropriate Philippine government offices (DFA, PSA, Regional Trial Court if judicial recognition is needed, or other relevant agencies) Filing any required petitions or applications for recognition of foreign divorce (if applicable under current Philippine rules) Follow-up until the CENOMAR / Certificate of Singleness is successfully issued Provide clear guidance on timeline, costs (government fees + your professional fees), and any additional documents that may still be required from my side. Keep me updated regularly on progress and next steps. Requirements: Proven experience handling foreign divorce recognition and PSA CENOMAR applications involving Malaysian (or other foreign) divorce decrees. Familiarity with the latest PSA, DFA, and court procedures regarding foreign divorces. Preferably based in the Philippines (Metro Manila or major cities preferred for easier coordination with government offices). Ability to communicate clearly in English. Transparent pricing (please break down professional fees vs. expected government/processing fees). Please include in your proposal: Brief description of similar cases you have handled Estimated timeline Your fee structure Confirmation that you can work with documents that are already certified, authenticated, translated, and Malaysian MFA-attested I am ready to proceed quickly once I find the right person. Looking forward to your proposals.

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  • 1-3 months
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  • Malaysia
    Kuah7:56 AM

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