What is the consequence if an annulment judgment is not recorded in the civil registry?
Failing to record the judgment of annulment carries significant legal consequences for the separating parties. If the decree and property partition are not officially registered, the judgment shall not affect third persons. This means innocent third parties are protected from unrecorded marital property settlements and claims. This consequence is strictly enforced under Article 52 Family Code of the Philippines. “Art. 52. The judgment of annulment or of absolute nullity of the marriage, the partition and distribution of the properties of the spouses, and the delivery of the children’s presumptive legitimes shall be recorded in the appropriate civil registry and registries of property; otherwise, the same shall not affect third persons. (n)” 31-Jul-26About Nicolas and De Vega Law Offices
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