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Thursday, November 01, 2007

Legal definition of “death” in the Philippines

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The medical community, here and abroad, has used several criteria by which to determine whether a person is dead or alive. These are: (1)...
Sunday, October 07, 2007

Curfew for minors now illegal under RA 9344 “Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act of 2006”

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Update as of November 3, 2017: SC okays curfew for QC minors, but not in Manila and Navotas (Business Mirror) After a thorough evaluat...
Monday, September 03, 2007

Primer on the Family Code of the Philippines: Absolute community of property

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Articles 88 up to 104 of the Family Code are the governing laws on the system of property relations between spouses known as ACP or absolut...
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Sunday, August 26, 2007

Primer on the Family Code of the Philippines: Donations by reason of marriage

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Articles 82 to 87 of the Family Code are the governing laws on donations between spouses. What are donations by reasons of marriage? Do...
Wednesday, August 22, 2007

Heirs and inheritance (Part 13): When a man is married to or living in with several women successively or simultaneously, which woman has the right to inherit from him?

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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...
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Monday, August 13, 2007

Family Code of the Philippines: Primer on the property relations between husband and wife

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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...
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Thursday, July 26, 2007

Can an unwed mother avail of the benefits of the Solo Parents Welfare Act?

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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...
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Saturday, July 21, 2007

Financial support for abandoned woman and her children

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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...
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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...
158 comments: