Pasadena & Beverly Hills Divorce Attorney

The Graves Law Firm
Call Today! 626.513.8227
  • Home
  • Firm Overview
  • Demetria Graves
  • Family Law
  • Testimonials
  • Firm News
  • Video Blog
  • Podcast
  • Contact Us
  • Call Today
  • Email Us
  • Our Map
  • Menu
Video Blog 2014 October Marriage Dissolution in Philippines a Tough Road to Travel
Previous Post  |  Next Post

Marriage Dissolution in Philippines a Tough Road to Travel

Posted By The Graves Law Firm || 25-Oct-2014

In the United States, there is a freedom to divorce your spouse that many people around the world don’t enjoy. One of these places is the Philippines, where divorce in the heavily Catholic country is outlawed. So what to do when you want to dissolve your marriage? You get an annulment, but it’s not like the U.S. The process in the Philippines is a long and often costly path to freedom.

Those who want out of a marriage can choose between a church annulment or a civil annulment. Many choose the latter, but either way, they must establish that there was some issue with the marriage from the beginning that makes it unable for the couple to continue. The most common brought to court is that one of the spouses was psychologically incapacitated at the time of the marriage. Unlike in most states in the U.S. where there are no-fault divorces, these annulments are all about fault.

“It’s a travesty of the justice system,” said Philippines Senator Pia Cayetano, who has argued that divorce is a basic human right. While there is a movement toward divorce becoming more accepted, there is still a large religious base that is stead fast in their belief that divorce is a sin.

“Human rights are not absolute if they are against the plan of God,” said the Rev. Edgardo Pangan, a canon lawyer who handles church annulments for the Diocese of San Fernando.

For more: World’s last legal ban on divorce doesn’t keep Philippines couples together (Washington Post)

Categories: Divorce

Share Post

Family Law

How Can We Help You?

  • Divorce
  • Divorce FAQ
  • Child Custody
  • Visitation
  • Property Division
  • Spousal Support/Alimony
  • Child Support
  • Bankruptcy & Divorce
  • Paternity
  • Legal Separations
  • Mediation
  • Relocation
  • The Family Law Attorney Vault

The Graves Law Firm

We Can Help You Make a Fresh Start

I would like to receive It Doesn't Have To Be Ugly e-book for free!

Send My Information
  • Home
  • Site Map
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact Us
The Graves Law Firm

Call Today (626) 513-8227

The Graves Law Firm - Pasadena & Beverly Hills Family Law Attorney
1055 E. Colorado Blvd., Suite 500a, Pasadena, CA 91106 View Map
Main (626) 513-8227
Local (855) 653-3517
Beverly Hills Office: 9595 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 900
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
Phone: (310) 300-4023
Website: http://www.losangeles-divorcelaw.com/
© 2023 All Rights Reserved.
Internet Marketing Experts The information on this website is for general information purposes only. Nothing on this site should be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation. This information is not intended to create, and receipt or viewing does not constitute, an attorney-client relationship.