How Divorce Works in Other Countries vs. the Philippines’ Annulment-Only System
The Philippines and Vatican City are the only places without civil divorce. See how the US, UK and Japan actually end marriages, and what Filipinos can do instead.
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Document Checklist for Filing an Annulment or Nullity Petition in the Philippines
The documents you actually need before filing an annulment or nullity petition in the Philippines, the evidence that supports specific grounds, and the separate paperwork required to register a favorable decision and get your PSA marriage certificate annotated.
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Divorce for Filipino Muslims Under PD 1083: How It Differs From Civil Annulment
Filipino Muslims already have a real divorce option under PD 1083 — unlike the civil annulment system everyone else uses. Here are the seven forms of divorce, the court that handles them, and how this track differs from annulment.
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Can a Foreigner Married to a Filipino Get an Annulment in the Philippines?
A foreign spouse isn’t barred from filing for or facing a Philippine annulment. Here’s how jurisdiction, filing, and summons actually work — and when Article 26 fits better.
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How to Correct a PSA Marriage Certificate in the Philippines
Find the right route for a wrong entry on a Philippine marriage certificate: RA 9048, Rule 108, records to gather, where to file, and how to verify the PSA copy.
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What Is the Current Status of the Absolute Divorce Bill in the Philippines?
The House passed an absolute divorce bill in 2024, but it lapsed when the Senate never voted. Here’s exactly where the bill stands now, and what options exist today.
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Judicial Separation of Property vs. Legal Separation in the Philippines: How Do They Differ?
Judicial separation of property only splits a couple’s property regime; legal separation requires a fault-based ground and carries broader consequences. Here is how the two remedies actually differ, and which one fits your situation.
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Does a Surviving Common-Law Partner Have Inheritance or Property Rights in the Philippines?
When a live-in partner dies, the surviving partner often assumes that years together, or a house bought side by side, automatically means something comes to them. Philippine law draws a hard line here: being someone’s partner is not the same as being their heir, and the property rules that govern a couple while they are…
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What Happens to Jointly-Purchased Property When a Live-In Relationship Ends in the Philippines?
Unmarried partners don’t split property 50-50 automatically. See how Family Code Articles 147 and 148 decide ownership, what proof you need, and how to partition jointly acquired property when the relationship ends.
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Prenuptial Agreements in the Philippines: Marriage Settlement Requirements and Notarization
What Philippine law calls a marriage settlement (popularly a “prenuptial agreement”) must be in writing, signed by both parties, and executed before the wedding. See the Family Code Article 74-86 requirements, notarization and registration steps, and what to do if a step was missed.
