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Who Decides the Funeral? Understanding Funeral and Burial Laws in the Philippines
Learn who has the right to arrange funerals and burials in the Philippines, how family consent works, and what the new law says about immediate Muslim burials.
The Step-by-Step Process of Annulment and Declaration of Nullity in the Philippines
Annulment and declaration of nullity in the Philippines share a single, step-by-step court process. Learn how it works under the Family Code and Supreme Court rules — and what to expect before you remarry.
Why You Need a Court Decree to Void a Marriage in the Philippines
Under Philippine law, a void marriage isn’t automatically erased. Article 40 of the Family Code requires a judicial declaration before remarriage. Discover the reason behind this rule, what the Supreme Court says, and how a
When Is a Marriage “Never Existed” vs. “Can Still Be Fixed”?
Understanding the Fundamental Difference Between a Declaration of Nullity and Annulment A declaration of nullity applies to a marriage that was void from the very beginning—as if it never existed at all—while an annulment applies
The Hidden Risk in Project Hiring: How You Might Be Regularizing Employees Without Knowing It
Learn how project hiring in the Philippines can lead to employee regularization under labor law—and how to protect your business.
Judgment Enforcement in the Philippines: Why Winning a Case Isn’t Always Enough | Tamayao Law Office
Judgment Enforcement in the Philippines: Why Winning a Case Isn’t Always Enough | Tamayao Law Office
Many Filipinos win cases but struggle to collect. Learn how judgment enforcement in the Philippines works — and how our law office helps ensure your court victory leads to real recovery.
When Love Fades: How Family and Friends Can Now Help You Prove Psychological Incapacity
(AN UPDATE ON MARRIAGE NULLITY IN THE PHILIPPINES) When Marriage Turns Empty Have you ever felt that your marriage has become empty—like living beside a stranger who’s physically present but emotionally gone? Many Filipinos silently
Sole Parental Authority of Mothers Over Illegitimate Children in the Philippines
Parents often encounter legal and practical challenges when it comes to child custody, especially in situations involving travel or relocation abroad. One common concern arises when a child is born outside of marriage and embassies
Understanding Apostille Authentication in the Philippines: What You Need to Know
Our law office was recently engaged to assist a client in preparing documents for use abroad, and one of the most essential—yet often time-consuming—steps in this process involved securing an apostille. While the term may