What Happened to Chuck? Dating a Married Filipina. Getting Jail Time? https://youtu.be/Y_G0a2ZUxLY?si=OuA0AfnptSoquM3j

Don't you get it. The couple are just playing separated, in order to separate Chuck from his money.

She lied to him about being married endangering him. That's not acceptable

If he would’ve cut it off after the husband contacted him he could’ve claimed he didn’t know she was married. By continuing the relationship he knows and makes it worse.

Filipinas who are unmarried and have kids identify as single moms, not separated. She deceived him on purpose.

Just leave. There are 1000's of women in the Philippines who can take her place.

Seperated means married...period.

Hire an attorney! Get away from her! Before you go to jail. Send her home. You will find another woman.

If she’s married, don’t just break it off. RUN!!! Lol

When a Filipina woman says she is “separated”…  what that means is she is STILL MARRIED.

As soon as Chuck found out she was married he should have broke things off with her. Like you said Mike, it’s different with a married woman in the Ph.

"Seperated"; VERY DANGEROUS

Imagine a country with laws so stupid a man can leave his wife for 5 years and come back and claim her and put you into legal trouble because you took up with her. Ridiculous

Well, in legal terms, separation means only one thing in the Philippines: that the spouses have filed a petition in court that has been approved and they are granted legal separation of assets and liabilities. Unfortunately, a sexual relationship outwith the spouse, even while legally separated is still regarded as adultery. The only way, in the Philippines, to end a marriage is through annulment, which takes a while and can be very expensive.

As regards Chuck's situation, he does have a legal defense to any case filed against him: but he would have to prove that he did not know the true status of the woman and that can be difficult, as it's a "he says - she says" situation, with no corroboration.Chuck needs to get to the bottom of whether or not they are legally married, in case the guy claiming to be the husband is trying it on. The woman needs to come clean.

If they really are married, I would think it's highly likely, however, that the husband of the woman has also committed concubinage (the male version of adultery in Philippine law) since they separated, so it may be worth looking into what he's been up to. If he has, the threat of a counter charge of concubinage might well make the husband back off. As it stands, he likely only wants some of Chuck's money, but going down that road will be a never-ending handout to keep him quiet.

You really have to be careful when considering a Filipina for your gf. Knowing her true legal status is important and, if she denies being married you really ought to surreptitiously record her saying so!

Sorry for the long comment!

Talk about Red Flags, she wasn't honest about her status for three months?
The only chance Chuck has is if the husband lied about reporting them.
Be honest with yourself man, you're just an ATM to her brother.
Run Chuck run,....if you can.

Take a fast cab to the ferry. Say sianora Amiga. Adios. Otherwise the outcomes are not good for the dude. System is stacked against him and limited capital creates limited options. Stop sending cash to her family. Make a clean fast break. Consider leaving the Phil's ASAP.

...There's no up-side to this now.... You have to walk away, stop the payments to the parents, Now.. Move and cut your losses... Sorry man....

Man, these simps just can’t get out of their own way. So many woman in Thailand and Philippines. The only option is to end that relationship and move away for a couple months, then return.

In coming to the Philippines, I recommend having a good all around plan which includes things like handling financial matters and dating.  Dating a married woman in the Philippines can only bring about problems, even if they are separated.     Vetting in online dating is a must.  Get it clarified.  About half the women I talked to were married, but separated.  Once you find that out, wish them well and move on.  There are plenty of nice single women.

My advice is for him to get out of the Philippines first. If charges aren't  filled yet, it's not late.... then figure out without having to worry about being arrested .