Introduction What is marriage in the Family Code? Executive Order No. 209 otherwise known as the “Family Code of the Philippines” under Art. 1 defines marriage as: “a special contract of…
Fraud grounds for annulment under the Family Code are specific. Therefore, the fraud contemplated is technical in character. Not all fraudulent schemes may qualify as grounds to annul a marriage.…
Are brothers and sisters compulsory heirs of each other? We shall discuss the same in this post. In general, succession can be interpreted in one of two ways. In its…
Estate beneficiaries are not required by law to divide their inheritance with siblings or other family members, after the testator’s death. Hence, the basic answer to the query that "does…
Ownership? Possession? What’s the difference between the two? These two concepts differ in meaning and must be defined properly. In this article, we shall discuss recovery of possession and ownership,…
The ownership of goods and properties that are transferred from one party to another, whether it be a natural or juridical person, may be regarded as conveyance arising from, or…
This study will discuss the laws and regulations in the Philippines regarding illegitimate children. In the Philippines, what are the rights of an illegitimate child? What are the regulations that…
The selection of a spouse is arguably the most astounding choice in life. Many have had a “happily ever after” ending, but not everyone. Marriage is also volatile. In this…
In contract law, one of the many questions that may arise is when can a contract be rescinded, especially so, when one of the parties thereto breaches his or her…
Introduction: Illegitimate Children in the Philippines In this discussion, we shall concern ourselves with the topic: Illegitimate Children in the Philippines. The Philippines has continued to be a poor country.…
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