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Oct 7, 2014 family law annulment of judgment presumptive death extrinsic fraud family code

Annulment of Judgment vs. Affidavit of Reappearance: Fraudulent Presumptive Death Declarations

When a presumptive death declaration is obtained by fraud, the Supreme Court clarifies why annulment of judgment—not an affidavit of reappearance—is the proper remedy.

Mar 29, 2011 bigamy family code void marriage muslim personal laws declaration of nullity family law

Bigamy in the Philippines: When a Second Marriage Is Void From the Start

Philippine law voids any second marriage contracted while a prior civil marriage subsists. Learn the rules, limits of Muslim divorce, and who may sue.

Jul 18, 1996 marriage solemnization family code presumptive death judicial jurisdiction family law

Judge's Authority in Marriage Solemnization: Jurisdiction and Validity Rules

Learn the jurisdictional limits of judges solemnizing marriages in the Philippines and the mandatory presumptive death proceeding under the Family Code.