What is the prescriptive period for filing an action for legal separation?
The law provides a strict and specific prescriptive period within which a spouse must file for legal separation. An action must be officially filed within five years from the time the cause of action initially occurred. If the spouse fails to file within this five-year timeframe, the action is legally barred forever. This strict limit is established under Article 57 Family Code of the Philippines. “Art. 57. An action for legal separation shall be filed within five years from the time of the occurrence of the cause. (102a)” 31-Jul-26About Nicolas and De Vega Law Offices
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