Love & Relationships
According to the Law: Difference Between Adultery and Concubinage
A lawyer explains the legal options of a woman who has a philandering husband.
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According to the Law: Legitimizing a Child After Marriage
Our legal expert discusses what documents are required to change a child's status
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According to the Law: Does a Child Become Illegitimate After an Annulment?
Our legal expert sheds light on the issue.
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According to the Law: How to Change an Illegitimate Child's Surname to his Father's
The father's acknowledgment of paternity allows the usage of his surname by his child
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According to the Law: Why Annulment Cases Take So Long
Our legal expert cites some of the most common causes of delay
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According to the Law: Applying for a Solo Parent Leave
Know about the 3 conditions a single parent must meet to enjoy this benefit
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According to the Law: Rape and Marital Rape
Did you know that a woman has the right to refuse intercourse with her husband?
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According to the Law: Drug Addiction, Violence and Custody Battles
Our legal expert gives us an overview of the alleged issues surrounding the Barretto-Santiago domestic feud.
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Legal Expert Discuss Legal Options if You're in an Abusive Relationship
A lawyer breaks down the steps a partner could take to end the abuse.
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According to the Law: Parental Authority and the Case of Kris, James and Bimby
What is a PPO and why is it central to the fight between estranged couple Kris Aquino and James Yap?
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A Primer on the Newly-Enacted “Batas Kasambahay”
Understand the provisions of the new law and download a sample contract in Filipino!
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Understanding the RH Law in 6 Questions
Now that the hotly-debated RH Bill has been ratified, it’s time to become familiar with this new law.
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According to the Law: Nullifying Admission of Paternity
Acknowledgement of paternity allows a child to use his father's last name. What happens when those ties are voided?
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According to the Law: A Filipino Mother's Rights over her U.S.-Citizen Kids
Does she have full custody over her kids? Atty. Jimeno sheds light on the matter.
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According to the Law: Correcting a Falsified Birth Certificate
Is it too late for a mother to make things right?
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According to the Law: Is Parental Leave a Benefit on Top of Other Leaves?
The law clearly states what parental leave is, and solo parents should be made aware.
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According to the Law: Changing a Minor's First Name
The good news is, changing a person's first name isn't as difficult as changing a surname.
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According to the Law: One Man, Three Women
An unmarried mother finds herself in the midst of a tricky situation involving her partner, his "wife" and an "other woman".
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According to the Law: Changing a Minor's Surname
Under what conditions can a mother have his child's surname changed?
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According to the Law: Is an 'Abandoned' Spouse Free to Remarry?
After years of not knowing his wife's whereabouts, can a husband legally move on with his life?
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According to the Law: Validity of Marriage when Civil Registry has no Records
Does the absence of a marriage record at the civil registry make it null and void?