We have watched and read cases about real property disputes on TV or online. This is undeniably one of the headaches of a current or a possible owner of real…
Things to consider in Child Custody In custody cases, the supreme importance is the good and well-being of the child. Common rule is custody of a child under 7 year…
No prescribed form or religious rite for the solemnization of marriage is required. (Art. 6) The couple's written agreement where they declare themselves as husband and wife, signed by them…
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 of consent. The accused did…
Male or female 18 years old and above, not under any impediments mentioned in Art. 37 (incestuous marriage) & Art. 38 marriage against public policy), may contract marriage. Must be…
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 establishment of conjugal and family…
1. Pre-Adoption Counseling/ Seminar Adoptive Parents are required to attend a seminar or fora at the DSWD to help then assess their motivation. 2. Filing an Application Adoptive Parents files…
For prospective adoptive parents1. Homestudy Report2. Authenticated birth certificate;3. Marriage Contract or Divorce, Annulment, Declaration of Nullity, or Legal Separation documents;4. Written consent to the adoption by the legitimate and…
1. Any Filipino citizen of legal age, in possession of full civil capacity and legal rights, of good moral character, has not been convicted of any crime involving moral turpitude,…
ADOPTION is a social and legal procedure of giving a stable family to a child whose parents have voluntarily or involuntarily surrendered parental authority over the child. Adoption is for…