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No, since the Philippines are not apart of the U.S.. Not as a state nor territory a Filipino can't file a case in a U.S. court unless the case is against the U.S., a U.S. state, or a citizen of the U.S..
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Can a Filipino citizen file a divorce in US?
No. Civil status (i.e. being single or married) is governed by the law of your citizenship. In this case, a Filipino citizen is governed by Philippine law as regards his/her civil status. Therefore, if he/she wants to be free of those marriage ties, he/she must avail of annulment of marriage in the Philippines. Unless he/she becomes a US citizen later on, he/she may properly file for divorce in the US courts.
Do Individuals have the right to file criminal charges in US district courts?
false
Where are most federal case resolved?
In the US District Courts
Which courts were created in 1891 as a means of reducing the case burden of the US Supreme Court?
Courts of appeals
When a Filipino marries a US Citizen what does she become?
She remains a Filipino citizen. Her US husband can petition for her, in which case, once approved, she becomes an American citizen. She can retain Filipino citizenship (hold dual citizenship) by applying at her nearest Philippine Embassy in the US (if she is based there).
Does the US Supreme Court prosecute?
Courts are not responsible for prosecuting. Courts interpret the laws. Courts may render judgement after all the facts are introduced and both sides rest their case.
Do Fedaral Courts have the responsibilty to hear all cases involving the US?
Federal Courts have jurisdiction in any case to which the Government of the United States is a party.
Can a Filipino tourist in the US get a divorce from his or her spouse to whom he or she got married in the Philippines?
The US courts may grant you a divorce but in the Philippines you would still be married. You will need to get an annulment of your marriage in the Philippines.
What kind of courts report to the Supreme Court?
The US Supreme Court is head of the Judicial Branch of government. The "inferior" courts in this branch are:US District CourtsUS Court of International TradeUS Court of Appeals Circuit Courts
What Federal and state courts have ability to hear case?
While the US Supreme Court is assigned original jurisdiction (authority to hear the case first) over disputes between a state and the federal government, it doesn't have exclusivejurisdiction over such cases. At present, federal law requires these matters to be heard first in the US District Courts.
How do you get Filipino woman to us?
By asking them to be maids then Filipino woman will get to us.
What are the 2 levels of federal courts?
Actually there are THREE levels of federal courts. US District Courts - US Courts of Appeal - US Supreme Court.
