Tag: Tuguegarao Law Office

  • When Is a Marriage “Never Existed” vs. “Can Still Be Fixed”?

    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 to a voidable marriage that was valid until a court declares it annulled. Yet, even for void marriages, Philippine law…

  • Understanding the Nullity of Marriage in the Philippines: Psychological Incapacity Explained

    Understanding the Nullity of Marriage in the Philippines: Psychological Incapacity Explained

    Marriage is meant to be a lifelong partnership, but what happens when one or both spouses are fundamentally incapable of fulfilling their marital duties? For some, the issue isn’t just incompatibility or a failing relationship—it’s something deeper and more serious. In the Philippines, the law provides a remedy for marriages that were never valid from…