Family Law, Estate Planning, Wills and Succession

Posts focused on Family Law, Estate Planning, Wills and Succession in the Philippines

Can an Unmarried Partner Claim Pay for Unpaid Family Venture Labor?

Can an unmarried partner recover for unpaid family venture labor? Learn how Philippine law treats compensation, partnerships, co-ownership, and proof of contribution.

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How Can a Sole Proprietorship Become a Family Corporation After Separation?

Learn how to convert a sole proprietorship into a family corporation after marital separation, including asset transfers, spousal rights, taxes, and liabilities.

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Can Business Trademarks Registered by an Ex-Partner Be Recovered?

Learn how former partners may challenge bad-faith trademark registration and recover business names through cancellation, trade-name protection, and civil remedies.

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How Are Commercial Lease Improvements Divided After Marital Separation?

Learn how Philippine law treats commercial leasehold improvements when spouses separate, including valuation, reimbursement, lease terms, and marital property liquidation.

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Can Family Businesses Protect Inventory From a Separated Spouse’s Debts?

Learn when creditors may seize family business inventory for a separated spouse’s debts and how ownership, marital property rules, and records affect protection.

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