What exceptions allow a marriage to be solemnized outside the usual public venues?
Yes, the law pragmatically provides certain practical exceptions to the strict public venue requirement for marriage ceremonies. The core exceptions primarily apply to marriages directly contracted at the point of death or in highly remote, inaccessible places. Additionally, if both of the parties correctly request the solemnizing officer in writing, the marriage may be legally solemnized at a designated place. This sworn statement location exception is clearly found in Article 8 Family Code of the Philippines. “Art. 8. […] except in cases of marriages contracted at the point of death or in remote places in accordance with Article 29 of this Code, or where both of the parties request the solemnizing officer in writing in which case the marriage may be solemnized at a house or place designated by them in a sworn statement to that effect.” 31-Jul-26About Nicolas and De Vega Law Offices
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