Is Unsound Mind a Valid Ground for Annulment in the Philippines?
Marrying while of unsound mind can make a Philippine marriage voidable under Article 45(2). Learn the legal test, who may file, the deadline rule, and how the ground is lost.
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Is Abandonment a Ground for Annulment in the Philippines? What the Law Actually Says
Abandonment is not one of the six Family Code grounds for annulment. See why it is a legal-separation ground instead, the faster property remedy it triggers, and how it differs from presumptive death.
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Is Adultery a Ground for Annulment in the Philippines? What the Law Actually Says
Many people searching for a way out of a marriage after a spouse’s affair assume that the affair itself is the legal ground they need. Under Philippine law, it is not. Article 45 of the Family Code lists only six specific causes for annulling a marriage, and adultery or infidelity is not one of them….
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What Happens After an Annulment Decision: Appeal, Entry of Judgment and Registration in the Philippines
Winning — or losing — an annulment or nullity case is not the end of the story. Philippine procedure builds in a mandatory waiting period before any decision becomes final, a strict rule that blocks a straight appeal unless a motion for reconsideration is filed first, and two separate administrative steps — entry of judgment…
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School Bullying in the Philippines: What Parents Can Legally Do Under RA 10627
Learn how parents can report school bullying, request protection, preserve evidence, obtain a decision, and appeal under RA 10627.
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Void Marriages Between Relatives in the Philippines Under Articles 37 and 38
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.
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Can a Foreign Spouse Be Charged Under VAWC in the Philippines?
If your husband, wife, or partner is not a Filipino citizen, you may assume Republic Act No. 9262 — the Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act — either does not reach them or that filing a complaint will immediately stop them from leaving the country. Neither assumption is correct. This guide explains, on the…
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How to File a VAWC Case in the Philippines: The Criminal Complaint Process Under RA 9262
How to file a VAWC criminal complaint under RA 9262 in the Philippines: where to report, the prosecutor’s preliminary investigation process, and what happens after filing.
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Legal Remedies for VAWC Victims in the Philippines: Protection Orders Under RA 9262
Barangay, Temporary, and Permanent Protection Orders under RA 9262 explained: who can file, what they cover, how to apply, and what happens if one is violated.
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Can Annulment Lawyer Fees Be Paid via Installment or Milestone Plans in the Philippines?
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.
