Is the breach of a promise to marry considered a legally actionable wrong? In general, no, a breach of promise to marry is not considered
Understanding Child Custody Laws for Illegitimate and Legitimate Children Illegitimate children are those conceived and born outside of a valid marriage. The laws surrounding parental
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
RULE ON ADOPTION A. DOMESTIC ADOPTION Section 1. Applicability of the Rule. – This Rule covers the domestic adoption of Filipino children. Section 2. Objectives.
Under Philippine jurisdiction, divorce is not an option of ending the validity of a marriage. Even if a divorce decree is validly acquired by a
Legal Separation vs. Annulment of Marriage In legal separation, the husband and wife are still considered married to each other, and, thus, barred from marrying