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Divorce Case

Requested from DOJ by M. Abetria at 03:21 PM on Mar 18, 2020.
Purpose: Research
Date of Coverage: 02/01/2020 - 03/18/2020
Tracking no: #DOJ-483603903448

Abetria 03:21 PM, Mar 18, 2020 

Hi would like to ask if;

1. Is Divorce case are already applicable here in the Philippines?

2.How long to process Divorce?

Dulin 05:06 PM, Jun 02, 2020 

June 2, 2020

Dear Marven,

Thank you for your request dated Mar 18, 2020 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Divorce Case.

We received your request on Mar 18, 2020 and will respond on or before Apr 08, 2020 03:21:48 PM, in accordance with the Executive Order's implementing rules and regulations.

Should you have any questions regarding your request, kindly contact me using the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://www.foi.gov.ph/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPSi00ODM2MDM5MDM0NDgM, for request with ticket number #DOJ-483603903448.

Thank you.

Respectfully,

Irene Dulin
FOI Officer

03:34 PM, Jun 29, 2020 

25 June 2020



Dear Marven Abetria,

Greetings!

Thank you for your request dated 18 March 2020 at 03:21 PM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.


Your request

You requested for information on divorce. 


Response to your request

Unfortunately, your request is partially granted. To date, the Philippines has no law on divorce. However, the Family Code of the Philippines provides for legal remedies such as Declaration of Absolute Nullity of Marriage, Annulment, and Legal Separation. With respect to the requirements and process of the aforementioned legal remedies, you may consult any lawyer practicing Family Law. 


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Respectfully,

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