Tag: Annulment

  • Filing for Annulment While Living Abroad

    Filing for Annulment While Living Abroad

    Are you a Filipino currently residing abroad but seeking to file for annulment in the Philippines? Recent amendments to the rules have made the process more accessible. Philippine law recognizes that Filipinos abroad may need to seek annulment. Under the January 24, 2023 Amended Guidelines and Rules issued by the Supreme Court, here’s what you…

  • Understanding Annulment Proceedings in the Philippines

    Understanding Annulment Proceedings in the Philippines

    Developments in Jurisprudence on the Nullity of Marriage in the Philippines Marriage is a lifelong commitment, but not all marriages are legally valid. In the Philippines, the nullity of marriage is governed by the Family Code, and over the years, jurisprudence has refined the interpretation of laws regarding void marriages. Judicial Declaration of Nullity is…