Can a petition for legal separation be denied if both parties have given ground for it?
The legal doctrine of “clean hands” applies heavily to petitions seeking a formal legal separation. If the court finds that both parties have actively given ground for legal separation, the petition will be denied. The law does not reward a spouse who is equally guilty of committing marital offenses. This mutual fault restriction is established in Article 56 Family Code of the Philippines. “Art. 56. The petition for legal separation shall be denied on any of the following grounds: … (4) Where both parties have given ground for legal separation;” 31-Jul-26About Nicolas and De Vega Law Offices
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