At Duran & Duran-Schulze Law, we specializes with family law. We are committed to offer legal services, help you identify the specific grounds for legal separation applicable to your case, and guide you through the process.
Legal Separation
Legal Separation is a judicial process wherein the spouses are to live separately from each other and the obligation of mutual support between the spouses stops, but the marriage bond is not severed. Legally separated couples are not permitted to remarry, since their marriage is still considered valid and subsisting.
Even if you are legally separated from your spouse, the second marriage is still considered invalid and void.
Apart from legal separation, the spouses can put an end to their union or marriage by filing for any of the following remedies:
Grounds for Legal Separation
Article 55 of the Family Code provides the grounds to petition for legal separation:
- Physical violence or abuse
- Forcing a change in religion or political beliefs
- Inducement into prostitution
- A prison sentence of more than six (6) years
- Drug addiction or alcoholism
- Homosexuality
- Bigamy
- Sexual infidelity or perversion
- Attempted murder
- Abandonment without cause for over a year
Duran & Duran-Schulze Law Can Help
Expert Guidance and Assistance
With our knowledge and expertise, we ensure that clients receive accurate and reliable guidance to mitigate delays and maximize chances of success.
Documentation and Filing
We can help you prepare, compile and organize the requirements needed for your petition of legal separation, ensuring that your case is complete and accurate. We will also assist you in filing your application, ensuring utmost accuracy and completeness to avoid unnecessary delays or rejections.
Appeals and Representation
In case of complications or denials, we provide assistance with appeals, advocating your rights and interests every step of the way.
