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Psychological Incapacity: Proving Marital Nullity Through Totality of Evidence

The Supreme Court clarifies how totality of evidence, including expert testimony, can establish psychological incapacity under Article 36 of the Family Code.

Conjugal Property Sales When A Void Contract Still Speaks Volumes

When a deed of absolute sale is void for lack of spousal consent, can it still be used to prove a valid dacion en pago? The Supreme Court weighs in.