The Firm’s practice extends to providing legal assistance on issues involving family and domestic relations, and advising them on the proper and the most judicious remedies in every given situation. The Firm has in its roster lawyers who have in-depth knowledge of family law and are equipped with strong people skills and the ability to handle stressful family situations, whose expertise and experience are crucial in assisting clients of their various concerns which include domestic violence, petition for temporary and permanent protective orders, legal separation, annulment and declaration of nullity of marriage, property settlements, adoption, matters of paternity and filiation, and custody.
Dealing with family issues is a stressful and emotional experience. Family law is a complex practice area that addresses familial matters such as annulment and child custody. A family lawyer in the Philippines represents clients in family court proceedings and handles legal documents, including but not limited to evidence, settlements and child contact.
One of the most common family law disputes is annulment. It is the legal dissolution of marriage, which declares the marriage as null and void. Annulment lawyers in the Philippines provide legal guidance on the entirety of the annulment process, from filing a petition to collecting and presenting evidences that will enable a marriage to be invalidated. Recognized grounds for a voidable marriage under Article 45 of the Family Code include psychological incapacity of one party to consent to the marriage, absence of parental consent if one or both parties are between the ages of 18 to 21, and if consent was obtained through force, intimidation or fraud (such as non-disclosure of a sexually transmitted disease or a previous criminal offense). After a marriage is annulled, both parties will return to their single status. Their children, if any, are still considered legitimate.
Child custody is another common family law dispute where the court decides which parent will be granted parental authority, including the care, control and custody of the child. The court may order a social worker to make a case study of the condition of the child and both parties for trial report and recommendation. A Child custody lawyer in the Philippines provides expertise in handling and representing clients with negotiation of agreements, child’s physical custody and visitation rights arrangement.
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