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Reprobate of Wills in the Philippines
Philippine law requires that a will must be proved and allowed by the proper court in order for it to pass real or personal property.[1] This means that all wills must go through probate for them to transfer property from the testator to an...
2019 Philippine Divorce Bill Update
Today, I talk all about the Philippine Divorce Bill. I discuss the current status of the bill. I also provide an in-depth look at the differences between the two versions now filed. Lastly, I discuss current options available to d...
12 FAQs Divorce in the Philippines
In our family law practice, probably the most frequently asked question is “Can you get divorced in the Philippines?” The short answer is no. There is still no divorce in the Philippines in 2023 although there are efforts to try to introduce...
How to Recognize a Foreign Adoption on a Philippine Birth Certificate
Have you adopted a Filipino child in a foreign country?Say you adopted the illegitimate child of your Filipina wife who was already in your country.Or you may have adopted a distant relative of your Filipino spouse.These circumsta...
Philippine Last Will and Testament (Plus Foreign Wills and Wills of Filipinos Abroad)
If you are thinking of how to leave your property to your children, you may want to consider a will. I explain the benefits and disadvantages to both types of Philippine wills. I also provide the guidelines on how to make a holographic or...
