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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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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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.
