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
RULE ON ADOPTION A. DOMESTIC ADOPTION Section 1. Applicability of the Rule. – This Rule covers the domestic adoption of Filipino children. Section 2. Objectives.
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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
Understanding the process of annulment or declaration of absolute nullity of marriage can be complex. This guide is designed to answer some common questions about