Direct answer: An illegitimate child is entitled to support in the Philippines. Article 176 of the Family Code expressly states that illegitimate children are entitled to support, but if filiation is disputed, the relationship to the alleged parent must first be established or admitted. When filiation is admitted or established but payment remains disputed, use…
There is no fixed percentage for child support in the Philippines. Learn how courts assess the child’s needs, the parent’s means, covered expenses, and when support can change.
Yes, installment and milestone payment for annulment lawyer fees is legal in the Philippines. See what the Rules of Court and CPRA require, what to put in writing, and the risks if a payment is missed.
Philippine law never lets a court grant an annulment based on the spouses’ agreement alone. Learn what “uncontested” really means, why default judgments are barred, and how a case proceeds when a spouse cannot be found.
Philippine annulment procedure fixes exact day-count deadlines for some steps (answering, collusion investigation, reconsideration, appeal, registration) but not others (pre-trial, trial, decision-writing). Here is exactly which is which.
Court and filing fees for annulment are fixed nationwide under Rule 141 — they do not change by region. Here is what is actually fixed by law and what genuinely varies by location.
What actually drives the cost of a psychological evaluation and expert witness testimony in an Article 36 case, and whether it’s still legally required after Tan-Andal v. Andal.
What the sheriff’s fee, motion fees, filing/docket fees, and certification fees actually cover in a Philippine annulment or nullity case — and why this guide won’t quote a specific peso amount.
How Philippine annulment lawyers commonly structure fees — acceptance, per-appearance, and completion fees — what the law says about reasonable fees, and the free PAO alternative.
What Article 371 of the Civil Code and the New Philippine Passport Act (RA 11983) say about reverting to your maiden name after annulment — and how to get your PSA and passport records updated.