Does abandonment by a spouse constitute a ground for legal separation?
Abandonment severely disrupts the core foundation and mutual support expected within a marital union. It constitutes a valid ground for legal separation if the respondent abandons the petitioner without justifiable cause. However, the law requires that this unjustified abandonment must persist for more than one year. This specific timeframe and condition are defined under Article 55 Family Code of the Philippines. “Art. 55. A petition for legal separation may be filed on any of the following grounds: … (10) Abandonment of petitioner by respondent without justifiable cause for more than one year.” 31-Jul-26About Nicolas and De Vega Law Offices
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