Are spouses entitled to live separately during the pendency of a legal separation petition?
Yes, the formal filing of a petition legally alters the immediate living arrangements of the fighting spouses. After the petition is filed, the spouses shall be rightfully entitled to live separately from each other. They are no longer legally obligated to share a common marital domicile while court proceedings are ongoing. This right to separate living arrangements is granted by Article 61 Family Code of the Philippines. “Art. 61. After the filing of the petition for legal separation, the spouses shall be entitled to live separately from each other.” 31-Jul-26About Nicolas and De Vega Law Offices
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