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by Jose C. Sison - October 4, 2024 - 12:00am

In order to terminate the effects of a subsequent marriage contracted after a court has wrongfully declared the presumptive death of a spouse of the first marriage, what is the proper remedy of the first spouse...

Foundation of the family

by Jose C. Sison - September 27, 2024 - 12:00am

Can a marriage bond be severed because the husband is a homosexual? What is the remedy of the wife in such a case? These are the questions answered in this case of Dina and Nardo.

Mitigating circumstance

by Jose C. Sison - September 20, 2024 - 12:00am

Under our laws, children need special attention, care and assistance, particularly those living in exceptionally difficult conditions.

Still valid without judicial declaration of nullity

by Jose C. Sison - September 13, 2024 - 12:00am

When a marriage has been declared null and void on the ground of psychological incapacity of a spouse under Article 36 of the Family Code, it is deemed that no marriage has taken place at all so that no marriage...

Rape of a sweetheart

by Jose C. Sison - August 30, 2024 - 12:00am

This is a case where having an amorous relationship or being sweethearts is not considered as an excuse or a defense in the commission of the crime of rape.

Natural right

by Jose C. Sison - August 16, 2024 - 12:00am

This is another case of battle for custody of a minor child.

Untruthful defense

by Jose C. Sison - August 9, 2024 - 12:00am

This is another unique case involving husband and wife. Here the wife was accused of parricide for killing her husband and admitted it after allegedly being repeatedly maltreated that caused her to be possessed by...

Curable and impermanent

by Jose C. Sison - August 2, 2024 - 12:00am

Romantic episodes usually end up in marriage where the spouses live happily ever after, but not in this case of Manny and Linda.

Inconsistent testimonies

by Jose C. Sison - July 26, 2024 - 12:00am

Testimonial evidence, to be believed, must not only come from credible lips but must in itself be substantially credible. T

Extrinsic fraud

by Jose C. Sison - July 19, 2024 - 12:00am

This is a case of adoption.

Unconstitutional and harmful

by Jose C. Sison - July 12, 2024 - 12:00am

It is quite frightening and alarming that the divorce bill is once more being revived for deliberation, revision and approval of Congress. This bill, which is almost similar to the previous bill that was disapproved,...

Valid defense

by Jose C. Sison - July 5, 2024 - 12:00am

Can a person accused of bigamy raise the defense that his first or second marriage is void even without first securing a judicial declaration of nullity?

Mother’s love

by Jose C. Sison - June 21, 2024 - 12:00am

This is another case of custody and care of a child.

Underaged but still competent as witness

by Jose C. Sison - June 14, 2024 - 12:00am

This is a case where the main issue raised is the competency and credibility of a child as a witness.

Strong but dissoluble bond

by Jose C. Sison - June 7, 2024 - 12:00am

A spouse may have given free and voluntary consent to a marriage but is nonetheless incapable of fulfilling the essential marital obligations.

Psychological and emotional suffering

by Jose C. Sison - May 31, 2024 - 12:00am

Violence against women is punishable under a special law (Republic Act 9262, otherwise known as the Violence against Women and Children’s Act, VAWC)

Social institution

by Jose C. Sison - May 24, 2024 - 12:00am

The validity of marriage and the unity of the family are enshrined in our Constitution and statutory laws.

Proper action

by Jose C. Sison - May 17, 2024 - 12:00am

This is a case about the reconstitution of a land title, covered by Original Certificate of Title No. 28907 of lot no. 522 which was allegedly lost or destroyed. The land involved here was one of the several parcels...

Illegal and impossible condition

by Atty. Jose C. Sison - May 10, 2024 - 12:00am

This is a case involving a donation of a parcel of land subject to several conditions that may cause its revocation if violated.

Minor and collateral inconsistencies

by Jose C. Sison - May 3, 2024 - 12:00am

This is the tragic story of an 11-year-old girl, Leticia, resulting from an act of depravity by the common law husband of her biological mother, Charo, from a previous relationsh

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