Month: November 2025

  • A Complete Guide to Annulment in the Philippines: Process, Requirements, Timeline, and Costs

    A Complete Guide to Annulment in the Philippines: Process, Requirements, Timeline, and Costs

    I. Introduction: The Reality of Marriage Dissolution in the Philippines Some marriages aren’t meant to last forever. In fact, the law may even recognize that certain marriages should never have existed in the first place. Married life can be challenging, and it becomes even more difficult when the relationship began under unhealthy circumstances such as…

  • BILL OF RIGHTS

    BILL OF RIGHTS

    BILL OF RIGHTS PRELIMINARIES Government Power vs. Individual Freedom 1. Among the changes brought about by the Period of Enlightenment was the shift of power from the crown to the individual. The long reign of monarchs came to an end, and the rule of the people became the standard. The government, while still the repository…

  • From Catcalls to Cyberstalking: Understanding Your Rights Under the Safe Spaces Act

    From Catcalls to Cyberstalking: Understanding Your Rights Under the Safe Spaces Act

    Imagine Maya, a young professional. On her walk to the bus stop, a stranger whistles and shouts, “Hi, sexy!”. She ignores it and keeps walking, but her heart is pounding. At the office, a co-worker has a habit of “accidentally” brushing against her in the pantry and making “sexist” jokes during team meetings that make…

  • How much does the entire Nullity/Annulment process cost? What is the cost breakdown?

    How much does the entire Nullity/Annulment process cost? What is the cost breakdown?

    Item Fee/Amount Range Remarks Attorney’s Fees 100,000 – 450,000+ Based on standard practice Court Filing Fees 5,000 – 10,000+ Set by Supreme Court; fee may vary depending on property included Psychological Evaluation 18,000 – 50,000+ Professional Fee of psychiatrist or psychologist Publication (if required) 5,000 – 35,000+ For summons by publication Miscellaneous/Incidental expenses 5,000 –…

  • How to File an Illegal Dismissal Case Before the NLRC: A Step-by-Step Guide

    How to File an Illegal Dismissal Case Before the NLRC: A Step-by-Step Guide

    Sudden Job Loss Imagine Joel, a garment worker whose ID says he belongs to an “agency” or “cooperative.” Every day, he follows the brand factory’s supervisors, uses their machines, and keeps a regular shift like the factory’s own staff. One Monday, the guard stops him at the gate. HR says the agency’s “service contract expired,”…

  • What is Illegal Dismissal? Understanding Your Rights When You’re Fired Without Due Process

    What is Illegal Dismissal? Understanding Your Rights When You’re Fired Without Due Process

    Illegal dismissal happens when an employer ends your job without a valid reason or without following due process. It also occurs when an employee is forced to quit because continued work has become impossible, unreasonable, or intolerable. What Does Illegal Dismissal Look Like? Imagine this: Juan worked as a cashier in a large retail chain…

  • Who Decides the Funeral? Understanding Funeral and Burial Laws in the Philippines

    Who Decides the Funeral? Understanding Funeral and Burial Laws in the Philippines

    Learn who has the right to arrange funerals and burials in the Philippines, how family consent works, and what the new law says about immediate Muslim burials.

  • The Step-by-Step Process of Annulment and Declaration of Nullity in the Philippines

    The Step-by-Step Process of Annulment and Declaration of Nullity in the Philippines

    Annulment and declaration of nullity in the Philippines share a single, step-by-step court process. Learn how it works under the Family Code and Supreme Court rules — and what to expect before you remarry.

  • Why You Need a Court Decree to Void a Marriage in the Philippines

    Why You Need a Court Decree to Void a Marriage in the Philippines

    Under Philippine law, a void marriage isn’t automatically erased. Article 40 of the Family Code requires a judicial declaration before remarriage. Discover the reason behind this rule, what the Supreme Court says, and how a Tuguegarao family lawyer can help you avoid bigamy and property complications.