What is Adoption?
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 a child who cannot be raised by their birth parent and who need a new and permanent family. It offers equivalent mutual rights and obligations […]
Domestic adoption in the Philippines
RULE ON ADOPTION A. DOMESTIC ADOPTION Section 1. Applicability of the Rule. – This Rule covers the domestic adoption of Filipino children. Section 2. Objectives. – (a) The best interests of the child shall be the paramount consideration in all matters relating to his care, custody and adoption, in accordance with Philippine laws, the United […]
Ejectment Cases:Forcible Entry or Unlawful Detainer
RULE 70FORCIBLE ENTRY AND UNLAWFUL DETAINER Section 1. Who may institute proceedings, and when.Subject to the provisions of the next succeeding section, a person deprived of the possession of any land or building by force, intimidation, threat, strategy, or stealth, or a lessor, vendor, vendee, or other person against whom the possession of any land […]
Recognition of Foreign Divorce in the Philippines: Basic Guide
General legal information on recognition of foreign divorce A foreign divorce decree is not automatically recognized in the Philippines. In situations involving a Filipino spouse and a foreign spouse, court action may still be necessary before the divorce is given effect under Philippine law. Why Recognition Is Usually Needed Philippine courts do not automatically treat […]
RA 9262 in the Philippines: Basic Guide to VAWC Complaints
Philippine Legal Guide RA 9262 is often discussed in cases involving violence against women and their children. This guide explains the general issues, evidence, and practical next steps people usually review before filing a complaint. Legal ConsultationContact the Office What the Law Commonly Covers Cases under RA 9262 may involve physical violence, psychological abuse, economic […]
Legal Separation vs. Annulment of Marriage
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 again. Is legal separation faster and cheaper than annulment? No. The petitioner in a legal separation, just like in an annulment, is still required to prove the allegations […]
Illegal Dismissal in the Philippines: Basic Employee Guide
Philippine Legal Guide A worker who suddenly loses access, receives a questionable notice, or is terminated without a fair process often needs a practical review of both the facts and the documents. This guide explains the usual starting points. Legal ConsultationContact the Office Common Warning Signs sudden termination without clear written basis loss of schedule […]
Authorized Causes for Termination in the Philippines: Basic Guide
Philippine Legal Guide Authorized-cause termination has its own rules and documentation issues. This guide explains the general legal questions people usually review when a job loss is based on business, redundancy, retrenchment, closure, or health-related grounds. Legal ConsultationContact the Office What Authorized Causes Usually Involve Authorized causes are different from termination based on employee misconduct. […]
Constructive Dismissal in the Philippines: Employee Guide
Philippine Legal Guide Constructive dismissal issues often arise when an employee is pressured to resign, stripped of meaningful work, or placed in conditions that effectively force them out. This guide explains the common signs and the evidence people usually gather. Legal ConsultationContact the Office What Constructive Dismissal Usually Means The issue is not always a […]
Annulment and Nullity of Marriage in the Philippines: Frequently Asked Questions
General legal information on annulment and nullity Annulment and declaration of nullity of marriage are different legal remedies in the Philippines. Understanding the basic distinction can help you ask better questions before seeking case-specific legal advice. Annulment and Nullity Are Not the Same A declaration of nullity generally concerns marriages considered void from the beginning […]