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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.
Lawyer Disbarred for Fabricating Annulment Decision: Lessons on Attorney Misconduct
The Supreme Court disbarred a lawyer who fabricated a court decision in a client's marriage annulment case, highlighting ethical duties and consequences.
Judicial Integrity and Procedural Rules in Marriage Annulment Cases: A Cautionary Tale
When a judge ignores procedural rules in annulment cases, the consequences are severe. Learn from a Supreme Court decision on judicial accountability.
Annulment and Parricide: The Prejudicial Question Rule Explained
When a marriage annulment case can—and cannot—suspend a criminal case for parricide under Philippine law.
Family Home vs Creditors: When Annulment Doesn't Shield Property From Sale
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on whether a family home can be sold to settle debts after marriage annulment, and the finality of court orders.
Vitiated Consent in Marriage: Duress, Intimidation, and the Burden of Proof
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies what proves duress or intimidation in marriage annulment cases and the damages that follow.
Psychological Incapacity and Annulment: Abandonment Alone Is Not Enough
The Supreme Court clarifies that mere abandonment does not prove psychological incapacity for marriage annulment under Article 36 of the Family Code.
Challenging Nullity Decrees When Improper Summons Invalidates A Marriage Annulment
When a marriage annulment is granted by default without proper summons, the judgment may be void for lack of jurisdiction over the respondent spouse.
Proving Psychological Incapacity in Philippine Marriage Annulment: Key Insights from Marcos v. Marcos
The Supreme Court clarifies when psychological incapacity justifies marriage annulment, and why a medical exam is not always required.
Proving Psychological Incapacity for Marriage Annulment in the Philippines: The Hernandez Case
Learn how the Supreme Court in Hernandez v. Hernandez clarified what evidence is needed to prove psychological incapacity for marriage annulment.
Psychological Incapacity as Ground for Marriage Annulment in the Philippines: Guidelines and Implications
The Supreme Court's Molina ruling sets strict guidelines for proving psychological incapacity under Article 36 of the Family Code.
Marriage Annulment and Bigamy in the Philippines: Lessons from a Landmark Case
A Supreme Court ruling clarifies when a void marriage still requires judicial declaration before remarriage, and its impact on bigamy charges.