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Can I get an annulment if I was married without a marriage license?

Yes, you can get an annulment if you were married without a marriage license. In some cases, people have been able to marry without a marriage license. Those marriages are void but need to go through annulment for it to be ended. In other case, people marry using an Affidavit of Cohabitation instead of a …

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Legalization: Authentication of documents for Non-Apostille Countries

Legalization: Authentication of documents for Non-Apostille Countries     Legalization of documents – instead of Apostille – is what you do if the country you will use the document in: is part of the list of non-Apostille countries has raised an objection to the Philippines In both these situations, you will be going through the …

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How to get a Certificate of Authority for a Notarial Act (CANA) for Apostille

Only the Executive Judge of the City of Municipality has the power to authenticate notarized documents under it’s jurisdiction. How to get a Certificate of Authority for a Notarial Act (CANA) for Apostille purposes?     To get an apostille for a SPA, Contract or Affidavit, you will need to have a Certificate of Authority …

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Separation Pay Computation

Separation Pay Computation   Separation Pay Computation in the Philippines is the number of years served multiplied by 1 month’s pay or ½ month’s pay.     Remember: 1 month’s pay is used when the employee was terminated due to Redundancy or Installation of Labor Saving Devices ½ month’s pay is used for Retrenchment to …

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Cyber Libel Philippines

What is Cyber Libel in the Philippines? Cyber Libel in the Philippines is a libelous act committed through a computer system or a similar means. This may Facebook posts that defame you or make false accusations. Cyber Libel is legally defined from the following sections: Section 4 (c) 4 of RA 10175: The unlawful or …

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Prenuptial Agreement Philippines

Prenuptial Agreement Philippines (How to Avoid Conjugal Property in the Philippines)     A Prenuptial Agreement Philippines helps protect both you and your fiancée in case the marriage ends. A Prenuptial Agreement correctly executed can help you: Keep property you own before the marriage even if the marriage ends Determine who gets what when the …

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Conjugal Property Philippines

Conjugal Property Philippines   Conjugal Property in the Philippines is property owned by married spouses.     If you are not legally married, then there is no conjugal property. If you are legally married, then you most likely have Conjugal Property in the Philippines. When there is Conjugal Property separation leads to the division of …

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Complete Guide Child Support Philippines

Complete Guide Child Support Philippines   This complete guide to Child Support in the Philippines discusses both legal cases and other options for Child Support. There are 3 major sections for Child Support Philippines: Non-Court Options such as Child Support Demand Letters, Child Support Agreements Philippines, Barangay & Other Government Offices that you can work …

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