Who Has Parental Authority Over an Illegitimate Child?
This article discusses which parent, the father or mother, shall have legal custody over an illegitimate child.
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Grounds for Declaration of Nullity, Annulment, and Legal Separation
This is an article about the grounds and effects of a declaration of nullity of marriage, annulment of marriage, and legal separation.
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How to Sue Your Husband for Marital Infidelity Committed Abroad
This article tells you how to sue your husband for marital infidelity committed abroad.
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How To Sue Your Wife For Adultery In The Philippines
The sound of wedding bells and the tune of “Here Comes the Bride” are wonderful sounds which most people aspire to hear. However, once the ceremonies are over and the fairy tale ends, there are some grim realities that beset unfortunate married couples. One of them is the infidelity committed by one of the parties.
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FAQs on Having a Child Declared Legally Available for Adoption in the Philippines
1. What law governs the declaration of children as legally available for adoption? Republic Act No. 9523 (RA 9523) is the governing law. It requires the certification of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to declare a child legally available for adoption. It also amends certain provisions of RA 8552, otherwise known as
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FAQs on Adoption in the Philippines
1. What law governs domestic adoption? — Republic Act No. 8552 , or the Domestic Adoption Act of 1998, as amended by Republic Act No. 9523, governs local adoption. 2. Who may adopt? — Sec. 7 of RA 8552 provides that the following may adopt: (a) Any Filipino citizen of legal age, in possession
Things You Wonder About Conjugal Property but were Afraid to Ask
There is no doubt that you love your husband or your wife. However, you sometimes wonder what properties you own exclusively that are beyond the reach of your spouse. Not that you don’t trust your wife. After all, almost every time, you give her all your wages. You just simply want to know for your
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How To Punish an Unfaithful Husband In The Philippines
Why do husbands cheat on their wives? We do not know the answer to that. However, we do know that cheating on one’s wife is punishable by law. Article 334 of the Revised Penal Code punishes the husband when he commits any of the following acts: 1. He shall keep a mistress in
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Punishing Violence Against Women in the Philippines
Republic Act No. RA 9262 , otherwise known as the Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Law (“VAWC”), defines violence against women and children as “any act or a series of acts against a woman who is his wife, former wife or against a woman with whom the person has or had sexual or dating
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Understanding Property Relations Between Husband and Wife in the Philippines
“For richer, for poorer, in sickness or in health, to love and to cherish till death do us part.” This is part of the marriage vow being recited during weddings. Being married to someone entails not only sharing one’s life but also one’s property with the other. Hence, it is very important to know
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