Legal Insights

Plain-language guides and case briefs on Philippine law — researched from the firm's law library of 184,000+ statutes, Supreme Court decisions, and agency issuances, and written so non-lawyers can understand and act on them.

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Marriage Nullity and Estate Settlement: Jurisdiction and Standing Under Philippine Law

Learn how Philippine courts handle marriage nullity and estate settlement, including who has legal standing to challenge a marriage's validity.

RA 9262 Violence Against Women Extends Beyond Ongoing Relationships

Supreme Court clarifies that RA 9262 applies even after a dating relationship ends, protecting women from former partners' violence.

Family Court Jurisdiction and the Accused’s Right to a Valid Arraignment

When a case is filed in the wrong court, the proceedings are void—including the arraignment. The Supreme Court explains why.