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Friday, July 13, 2007

What happens in an annulment case if the respondent does not file an Answer?

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Summary: If the respondent in a petition for annulment (voidable marriages) or for declaration of nullity (void marriages) does not file ...
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Wednesday, July 11, 2007

Custody battles over children: what determines fitness of a parent over another?

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Summary: 1. In custody disputes, the paramount criterion is the welfare and well-being of the child. 2. General rule: custody of a chil...
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Friday, July 06, 2007

Is bigamy committed when a person gets married to another party while his or her petition for annulment of a previous marriage is pending in court?

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Summary: 1. The Supreme Court has declared in several cases that a person commits bigamy if he or she gets married to another party whil...
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Saturday, June 16, 2007

Can you legally force your spouse to live with and to love you?

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Summary: “The obligation to, live together, observe mutual, respect and fidelity is prompted by the spontaneous, mutual love and affect...
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Friday, June 08, 2007

Can a mother be deprived of custody of her child?

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Summary: 1. In custody disputes, the paramount concern is the welfare and well-being of the child. 2. General rule: custody of a chil...
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Thursday, February 08, 2007

Land titles and issues (4): Requirements for issuance of Original Certificate of Title

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The Supreme Court in the case of Recto vs. Republic, G.R. No. 160421, October 4, 2004, outlined the procedures and requirements for any part...
Sunday, February 04, 2007

Family Code of the Philippines: Primer on legitimation

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Article 177 Family Code amended by RA 9858 Republic Act No. 9858 “Legitimation of Children Born to Minor Parents” amended Article 177 o...
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Sunday, January 28, 2007

Family Code of the Philippines: Primer on illegitimate children

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Summary: 1. Children conceived and born outside a valid marriage are illegitimate, unless otherwise provided in the Family Code. (Pleas...
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Sunday, January 21, 2007

Family Code of the Philippines: Primer on paternity, filiation, and legitimate children

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Related post: “If a wife gets pregnant by a man not her husband, will the child be legitimate or illegitimate?” Articles 163 up to 174...
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Sunday, January 14, 2007

Family Code of the Philippines: Primer on legal separation

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Men and women in troubled marriages have a variety of options under the Family Code in ending their relationship. At the very least, spouses...
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