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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...
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12 FAQs Divorce in the Philippines
In our family law practice, probably the most frequently asked question is whether or not there is divorce in the Philippines. The Philippines has no divorce except for among Muslims and when a Filipino is divorced from a foreign...
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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...
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How to Probate a Will in the Philippines
When you inherit Philippine property through a will, you will need to go through to court in a process called “probate”.Probate is a court process that authenticates the will.Probate then allows the properties to be distribute...
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Who are compulsory heirs under Philippine law?
Philippine law dictates who inherits in all situations. The people who inherit are called “heirs” or “tagapagmana” in Filipino. These heirs and the amount they inherit the amount are determined by law when there is no will and even...
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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...
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Philippine Inheritance Laws for Foreigners, Filipinos and Dual Citizens
If you have inherited Philippine property, then you may want to know what Philippine inheritance laws are applicable in your situation. Some common situations are: You are/became a US citizen and inherited from Filipino...
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Conjugal Property
Conjugal property is property that belongs to both spouses. When you marry, part or all of your property becomes conjugal property. Part or all of your spouse’s property also becomes conjugal property. Conjugal property can be...
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12 Philippine Free Legal Advice Groups
This is a list of free legal advice organizations in the Philippines which I hope provides everyone better access the courts. I provide a starting point but it is advisable to call or go to the organizations to clarify actual req...
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Philippine Land Title Search
People often come to us and ask how to search for a land title. They are often heirs who need to confirm who the title was registered to or buyers who want to make sure that they are buying from the real owner. The only way to con...
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