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Divorce Case

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

M.ABETRIA March 18, 2020, 3:21 p.m.

Hi would like to ask if; 1. Is Divorce case are already applicable here in the Philippines? 2.How long to process Divorce?

I.DULIN June 2, 2020, 5:06 p.m.

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

June 29, 2020, 3:34 p.m.

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. Your right to request a review If you are unhappy with this response to your FOI request, you may ask us to carry out an internal review of the response by writing to Hon. Menardo I. Guevarra, Secretary, Department of Justice, Padre Faura Street, Ermita, Manila. Your review request should explain why you are dissatisfied with this response, and should be made within fifteen (15) calendar days from the date when you have received this letter. We will complete the review and tell you the result within thirty (30) calendar days from the date of receipt of your review request. If you are not satisfied with the result of the review, you then have the right to appeal to the Office of the President under Administrative Order No. 22 (s. 2011). Thank you. Respectfully, FOI Decision Maker

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