The Cariňo vs. Cariňo case decided by the Supreme Court involved two Susans (one surnamed Nicdao and the other one Yee) who were married to...

Articles 74 up to 148 from Title IV of the Family Code are the governing laws on the property relations between husband and wife. (Note: A...

Through an anonymous comment posted in my article on “Support for an abandoned woman and her children,” I was informed that in one case, the...

Summary: 1. If you and your children have been abandoned by your husband or live-in partner, you can compel him to give financial suppor...

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

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

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...

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

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

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...

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

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