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Psychological Incapacity in Philippine Marriages: The Claur Case Explained
The Supreme Court clarifies psychological incapacity as a legal concept in nullifying marriages, applying the Tan-Andal guidelines.
Navigating Psychological Incapacity in Philippine Marriages: Insights From a Landmark Ruling
The Supreme Court clarifies psychological incapacity under Article 36, Family Code, in a landmark ruling on marriage nullity.
Marriage Licenses and Nullity Cases: What the Supreme Court’s Ruling in Maristela-Cuan Means
Explore the Supreme Court's 2021 ruling on psychological incapacity, marriage licenses, and nullity cases in the Philippines.
Beyond Infidelity: The High Bar for Psychological Incapacity in Philippine Marriages
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies that infidelity, immaturity, and lack of support do not automatically constitute psychological incapacity under Article 36 of the Family Code.
Psychological Incapacity: No Personal Exam Needed for Marriage Nullity
Supreme Court clarifies that lack of personal examination by a psychiatrist does not invalidate a finding of psychological incapacity under Article 36.
Beyond Disagreement: Defining Psychological Incapacity in Marital Nullity
The Supreme Court clarifies psychological incapacity under Article 36, affirming that a spouse need not be personally examined by a psychiatrist for a marriage to be declared void.
Understanding Psychological Incapacity in Philippine Marriage Annulment: A Guide
A guide to psychological incapacity as a ground for marriage nullity in the Philippines, explained through the Supreme Court's ruling in De Silva v. De Silva.
Psychological Incapacity in Philippine Law: Understanding Marriage Nullity After Tan-Andal
The Supreme Court clarifies psychological incapacity as a legal concept in Halog v. Halog, easing proof requirements for marriage nullity under Article 36.
Psychological Incapacity as Annulment Ground in the Philippines After Tan-Andal
Understand psychological incapacity as an annulment ground under Article 36, Family Code, as clarified by Tan-Andal and applied in Halog v. Halog.
Psychological Incapacity Under Philippine Law: The Tan-Andal Ruling Explained
The Supreme Court's Tan-Andal ruling reshapes how psychological incapacity is proven in Philippine marriage nullity cases. Learn what changed.
Psychological Incapacity in Philippine Marriages: What the Supreme Court's Latest Ruling Means
The Supreme Court clarifies that psychological incapacity is a legal concept, not a medical illness, in this landmark marriage nullity case.
Psychological Incapacity Under Article 36: The Quilpan Ruling and the Totality of Evidence Standard
The Supreme Court clarifies psychological incapacity under Article 36, emphasizing totality of evidence over psychiatric examination requirements.
Psychological Incapacity Under Philippine Law: Insights From Puyat v. Puyat
The Supreme Court clarifies psychological incapacity, collusion, and child support in nullity cases under Article 36 of the Family Code.
Redefining Psychological Incapacity: Supreme Court Updates Guidelines for Marriage Nullity
The Supreme Court's Tan-Andal ruling relaxes the strict Molina guidelines on psychological incapacity, making marriage nullity petitions more humane and evidence-based.
Psychological Incapacity in Philippine Marriage Nullity: The Calma Case
The Supreme Court clarifies psychological incapacity under Article 36, Family Code, emphasizing totality of evidence over rigid Molina guidelines.
Understanding Psychological Incapacity in Philippine Marriages: The Calma Case
The Supreme Court clarifies psychological incapacity under Article 36 of the Family Code, emphasizing totality of evidence over rigid rules.
Understanding Psychological Incapacity in Philippine Marriages: Legal Standards and Real-Life Implications
The Supreme Court clarifies the strict standards for declaring marriages void due to psychological incapacity under Article 36 of the Family Code.
Psychological Incapacity Under Article 36: Lessons from Calingo v. Republic
The Supreme Court clarifies what evidence proves psychological incapacity in marriage nullity cases under Article 36 of the Family Code.
Psychological Incapacity Proving Marital Nullity Beyond Personality Traits
Supreme Court clarifies that personality flaws alone do not prove psychological incapacity under Article 36; evidence must show grave, incurable, rooted disorder.
When Marital Duty and Psychological Capacity Collide: Understanding Annulment in the Philippines
The Supreme Court clarifies what psychological incapacity truly means under Article 36 of the Family Code, and why a loveless or forced marriage is not automatically void.
Beyond Disappointment: Psychological Incapacity as Grounds for Marriage Nullity in the Philippines
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies that marital disappointment is not psychological incapacity under Article 36 of the Family Code.
Psychological Incapacity Defining THE Threshold FOR Marriage Nullity IN THE Philippines
Psychological Incapacity: The High Bar for Marriage Nullity in the Philippines
The Supreme Court reiterates that psychological incapacity under Article 36 requires proof of gravity, juridical antecedence, and incurability—not mere infidelity or irreconcilable differences.
Histrionic Personality Disorder as Ground for Nullity: Understanding Marital Obligations and Psychological Inc
The Supreme Court affirms that histrionic personality disorder can be psychological incapacity under Article 36, explaining the standards for declaring a marriage void.