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Love & Relationships

January 18

Marriage License Exemption In The Philippines

You can use a simple affidavit in place of a marriage license for a civil or church wedding.

Couples who are planning to wed, whether in a church or civil wedding, are typically required to apply for a marriage license. To get one, you can face long lines and several fees to get all the necessary legal documents and attend
Love & Relationships

August 11

Two Bills in Congress May Offer Hope to Unhappy Married Couples

A lawyer clarifies some points about the two proposed bills that could have a huge impact on families.

Apart from the Vatican, which is considered a country, the Philippines is the only nation in the world that does not allow divorce. But there two proposed bills in Congress currently that hope to change that. The Gabriela Women's Party representatives submitted a
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March 21

Hubby Doesn't Need to Share His Salary With You Under Proposed House Bill

Nor does he have any claim on your wages or any property you bought with your own money.

You may no longer be able to say "what's yours is mine and what's mine is yours" if this newly proposed bill is approved and enacted into law. House of Representative (HOR) Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez recently submitted House Bill No. 5268, which
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August 18

12 Proposed Laws That Will Greatly Benefit Pinoy Parents and Kids

We appeal to Filipino lawmakers to put an “urgent” tag on these bills.

This article has been updated on August 19, 2016 to include the newly proposed Junior Citizens Act.With Rodrigo Duterte now in Malacañang, the changing of the guard is now in full effect, most evident in the bills out lawmakers have proposed or
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November 9

New Bill Proposes Jail Time for Parents Who Fail to Provide Child Support

It seeks to penalize parents who do not fulfill their financial obligations

Photo from familylawoc.comGood news for children of separated parents: a new bill, if passed, would make stricter provisions for the payment of child support.Under Republic Act 9296 (RA 9296) or the Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act of 2004, the amount
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June 18

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?

Q: Dear Smart Parenting,My ex-wife left to work abroad but has not communicated with me for more than 5 years now. I don’t even know where she resides or how to contact her. Even her relatives there don’t seem to know her
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March 28

According to the Law: Custody of Minor when Mom Commits Adultery

Find out if a husband can get child custody when the wife gets involved in an affair.

Q: If the wife gets into an illicit affair, can the husband claim custody of their 3-year-old child?A: The custody of children below 7 years of age pertains to the mother who is legally and morally bound to provide the loving care
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March 21

According to the Law: Child Born out of Cohabitation

A woman separates from her husband and bears a child with a live-in partner. Can she name her child after her current partner, even if her marriage has yet to be annulled?

Q: "Good day Atty Real! My ex-husband and I separated after one year and a half of marriage, largely because of his infidelity. I caught him having an affair many times, and he didn't deny it. After one week of our separation,
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March 14

According to the Law: Middle name for child born out of wedlock

Mom and lawyer Cecilia Real shares legal references on naming a child born out of wedlock and a single parent’s options on what middle name to give her child.

Q: "When I gave birth to my first daughter a few years back, it was not allowed for children who are born out of wedlock to use their mother’s middle name, and I was not in touch with her father to give
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November 25

What Moms Like Jinkee Pacquiao Can Do When Dealing With A Potential Affair

Staff writer Steph Esguerra gives you the scoop on: what SP moms are saying about the Jinkee vs. Krista issue, how the Family Code can work for moms like Jinkee and some tips on how moms can help the kids cope with the situation.

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