Requirements Para Sa Ecumenical Wedding (Kasal Ng Magka-ibang Christian Denomination)

Sa Pilipinas, kadalasan na magkapareho ng relihiyon ang magkasintahan na nagpapakasal sa simbahan. Kung hindi man sila pareho sa umpisa ng kanilang relasyon, may isa sa kanila na aanib o magbabago ng relihiyon para mapakasalan ang kasintahan. Ngunit may ilan rin na pumapayag sa tinatawag na interdenominational marriage o ecumenical wedding. Ang ecumenical wedding ay

Complete List of Catholic Church Wedding Requirements

Congratulations on your engagement! Narito ang listahan ng mga requirements, fees, at iba pang mga documents na kailangan mong ihanda kung balak mong magpakasal sa simbahang Katoliko. May iba pang requirements ang Catholic churches depende sa sitwasyon ng mga ikakasal katulad ng kung biyudo o biyuda ang isa o parehong ikakasal, o may isa o

Should You Get A Prenuptial Agreement?

A prenuptial agreement is a formal contract executed by soon-to-be married couples that define their property rights after they get married. It is a document written and signed by the marrying parties and made legally binding before the couple is officially married. It may cover the following conditions, based on Article 75 of the Family

Types of Marriages That Do Not Require a Marriage License

We all know that in order to get married, you need to secure a marriage license from the LGU of your place of residence. A marriage license certifies that you (and your fiance) are free to marry based on your age and your current civil status. Without it, you are essentially unauthorized to get married.

Is My Marriage Valid? How to Know If You Are Legally Married

Nothing can be more heartbreaking than finding out that your marriage is invalid.  I am an avid reader of suspense thriller novels and my favorite plot is when a husband (or wife) finds out that the married life he or she was led to believe was a lie. The pain of this realization is more

How to Get Married Under the New Normal: Getting Your Marriage License

The pandemic brought most, if not all, of our big plans for 2020 to a screeching halt.  And that includes one of the most celebrated milestones in a person’s life: getting married. Are you one of the many couples whose plans for a big and happy wedding in 2020 were dashed because of COVID-19?  So how

How to Get a Marriage License in the Philippines

My friend remembers that one of the most challenging things she had to accomplish for her wedding was securing a marriage license.  She recalls having a handful of questions about it but not being able to find anything of value online.  She ended up visiting the Quezon City hall where she finally got a list

The Quezon City Hall Series: How to Apply for a Marriage License and Marriage Certificate Registration

A marriage license must be issued to a couple who intend to get married anywhere in the Philippines.  Even if you are marrying a foreign national, you still need to secure a marriage license.  Once issued, a marriage license is valid within 120 days and will automatically be cancelled at the expiration of 120 days.