Our Family Law practice assists clients with annulment proceedings, custody disputes, adoption, and property settlements. We handle cases under the Family Code of the Philippines with attention to the personal nature of family matters and the welfare of children involved.
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Representation in petitions for annulment under Article 45 of the Family Code or declaration of nullity under Article 36 (psychological incapacity), including coordination with clinical psychologists for expert testimony.
Filing and defense of petitions for legal separation under Articles 55 to 67 of the Family Code, addressing grounds such as repeated physical violence, drug addiction, or sexual infidelity.
Representation in custody disputes guided by the best interest of the child standard, including petitions for sole or joint custody and enforcement of child support obligations under the Family Code.
Legal assistance with domestic adoption under RA 11642 (Domestic Administrative Adoption and Alternative Child Care Act) and inter-country adoption under RA 8043, including all court and DSWD requirements.
Advisory and litigation on property relations between spouses, including the absolute community of property, conjugal partnership of gains, and complete separation of property under the Family Code.
Assistance with voluntary and compulsory recognition of illegitimate children under Articles 172 to 176 of the Family Code, and legitimation of children born out of wedlock through the subsequent marriage of parents.
Filing of petitions for support under Articles 194 to 208 of the Family Code, including provisional support during pending cases and enforcement of support orders against non-compliant obligors.
Application for Barangay Protection Orders (BPO), Temporary Protection Orders (TPO), and Permanent Protection Orders (PPO) under RA 9262 to protect women and children from domestic violence and abuse.
You share the facts, and we assess the legal landscape. For employees with labor cases, the initial consultation is free. For other matters, consultation fees apply.
We review the relevant facts, applicable law, and documentary evidence to identify the legal options available to you.
We represent you through negotiation, settlement, or litigation as appropriate, keeping you informed of developments throughout the process.
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Use these guides and glossary entries to understand the issue before a consultation. They are currently under internal legal review.
A practical framework for identifying which family-law remedy may fit a broken marriage, what evidence lawyers usually review first, and how expectations should be set before filing.
Read the guide →Annulment is a court process that applies to a voidable marriage, meaning the marriage is considered valid until a court sets it aside. It is not the same as legal separation, which does not end the marriage bond, and it is not the same as a declaration of nullity, which applies when the marriage was void from the beginning. The practical issue in real cases is identifying the correct remedy before time and money are spent on the wrong filing.
Legal separation is a court remedy that allows spouses to live separately and settle certain marital consequences without dissolving the marriage bond. That is why it should not be confused with annulment or declaration of nullity. Clients often search for it because they want immediate legal relief from a difficult marriage, but the long-term consequences differ sharply from other family-law remedies. Understanding that distinction early prevents misaligned expectations about remarriage, property, and future legal options.
A declaration of nullity is the court remedy used when a marriage was void from the beginning. Unlike annulment, which addresses a voidable marriage, declaration of nullity proceeds from the position that the legal defect existed at the start. In public-facing legal content, the value is helping people understand that not every broken marriage fits the same legal remedy. Choosing the wrong remedy can slow the case and distort the evidence strategy from the outset.
Psychological incapacity is a family-law concept that may be raised in cases seeking a declaration of nullity when a spouse is allegedly unable to comply with essential marital obligations in a legally relevant sense. Public interest in the term is high, but the main risk is oversimplification. It is not a casual label for incompatibility or disappointment in marriage. Case preparation usually requires careful factual development, documentary context, and a litigation strategy designed around the actual marital history.
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