Child custody is a crucial aspect of family law, as the well-being of the child is of utmost importance. According to Philippine law, when it
Marriage in the Philippines doesn’t require a prescribed form or religious rite for solemnization, according to Article 6 of the law. In fact, a written
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