Month: June 2026

  • Annulment in the Philippines: What You Need to Know Before Filing a Case

    Annulment in the Philippines: What You Need to Know Before Filing a Case

    Marriage carries legal, personal, and social consequences. However, some marriages encounter serious problems that lead one spouse to consider annulment. Many Filipinos hear stories about annulment cases from friends, relatives, or social media. Unfortunately, these stories often create confusion about how the process actually works. Before filing a case, it is important to understand that…

  • Extrajudicial Settlement of Estate in the Philippines: Requirements, Publication, and Registration Explained

    Extrajudicial Settlement of Estate in the Philippines: Requirements, Publication, and Registration Explained

    Introduction Many Filipino families encounter the same challenge after a loved one passes away. A parent leaves behind a house, a parcel of land, or other valuable properties. The heirs agree on how to divide the estate, yet they discover that transferring ownership involves several legal requirements. In many cases, families ask whether they must…

  • Reconstitution of Lost Land Titles in the Philippines: What Property Owners Need to Know

    Losing a land title can cause serious concern. Many property owners fear that they may lose their ownership rights if the title can no longer be found. Others believe that a photocopy of the title or a tax declaration will immediately solve the problem. Fortunately, Philippine law provides a legal remedy. When a Torrens title…