When does the five-year period to file for legal separation begin to run?
The legal timeline for filing a legal separation case does not start arbitrarily or based on discovery. The five-year prescriptive period specifically begins from the exact time of the occurrence of the marital cause. The aggrieved spouse must be highly mindful of this date to successfully preserve their legal right to separate. This timing mechanism is clearly specified in 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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