Which family, in-law, and adoptive relationships make a Philippine marriage void from the start under Articles 37 and 38 of the Family Code — and what that means for children, property, and remarriage.
Barangay mediation, a VAWC remedy and a Family Court support case serve different purposes; the correct route depends on the facts and relief needed.
Unemployment does not automatically erase a parent’s support duty, but the amount must reflect the child’s needs and the parent’s actual resources or means.
Salary deduction or garnishment for child support generally requires a court order or enforcement process; a private demand alone does not bind an employer.
A written child-support demand records what was requested, when it was received, and the expenses supporting the amount claimed.
RA 11861 does not require a court decree for every solo-parent category. See which categories need only a sworn affidavit, and what to do if your Solo Parent ID application is wrongly denied.
Learn the main reasons a marriage may be invalid in the Philippines, including missing essential or formal requisites, prohibited marriages, psychological incapacity, and voidable grounds.
A marriage license authorizes the wedding before it happens; a marriage certificate records the marriage after solemnization. Learn the difference and why each document matters.
Learn who may legally solemnize a marriage in the Philippines, what authority the solemnizing officer must have, and when a defect can make the marriage void.
Learn the difference between a void and voidable marriage in the Philippines, including legal effect, grounds, court process, and why the distinction matters.