Quiz - Family Code
Quiz - Family Code
Quiz - Family Code
If so desire
1. Define Marriage according to the Family Code of the Philippines.
2. In 1989, Charice (Filipina) and Justine (American), were married in the Philippines. In 1990, they
separated and Justine went to Las Vegas where he obtained a divorce in the same year. He then
married another Filipina, Lea, in Canada on January 1, 1992. They had two (2) sons, James and John
(who were both born in 1992). In 1993, after failing to hear from Justine, Charice married Bugoy (a
Filipino), by whom she had a daughter, Regine. In 2009, Regine married James (son of Justine with
Lea) in California, where such marriage is valid.
a. What is the current status of the marriage of Charice and Justine under Philippine laws?
b. What is the status of the marriage between Charice and Bugoy under Philippine laws?
c. What is the status of the marriage between Regine and James under Philippine laws?
A marriage is void if: solemnized with a marriage license issued without complying with the required 10-day posting.
A marriage is void if: solemnized by a minister whom the parties believe to have the authority.
A marriage is void if: between parties both 23 years of age but without parental advice.
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