Why is there a mandatory six-month waiting period before trying a legal separation petition?
The law imposes a mandatory waiting period to give the distressed spouses an opportunity to carefully reconsider. This action for legal separation shall in no case be tried before six months have elapsed since filing. This cooling-off period aims to preserve the marital bond by allowing intense emotions and tempers to settle. This procedural delay requirement is strictly enforced under Article 58 Family Code of the Philippines. “Art. 58. An action for legal separation shall in no case be tried before six months shall have elapsed since the filing of the petition. (103)” 31-Jul-26About Nicolas and De Vega Law Offices
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