Marriage laws in the Philippines offer unique flexibility in their approach, as indicated by Article 6. Unlike many global jurisdictions, Philippine matrimonial law does not
People v. Santiago, (1927): A marriage entered into by a person whose real intent is to avoid prosecution for rape is void for total lack
Male or female 18 years old and above, not under any impediments mentioned in Art. 37 (incestuous marriage) & Art. 38 marriage against public policy),
Art. 1, FC. Marriage is a special contract of permanent union between a man and a woman entered into in accordance with law for the
Art. 68. The husband and wife are obliged to live together, observemutual love, respect and fidelity, and render mutual help and support. This is really
Art. 55. A petition for legal separation may be filed on any of thefollowing grounds:(1) Repeated physical violence or grossly abusive conduct directed againstthe petitioner,
1. Re-appearance of former spouse (Articles 102 (5), 43(2))Art. 102. Upon dissolution of the absolute community regime, thefollowing procedure shall apply:(5) The presumptive legitimes of
1. Re-appearance of spouse (Article 43(2))Art. 43. The termination of the subsequent marriage referred to inthe preceding Article shall produce the following effects:(2) The absolute
provisions in favor of the offending spouse made in the will ofthe innocent spouse shall be revoked by operation of law.Art. 64. After the finality
Art. 26, . All marriages solemnized outside the Philippines, inaccordance with the laws in force in the country where they were solemnized,and valid there as