Does Marital Infidelity Alone Constitute Psychological Violence Under Anti-VAWC Act? | G.R. No. 264870
No, marital infidelity alone does not constitute a violation of RA 9262 or the Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children (Anti-VAWC) Act.
February 2026
Is a Property Exempt From Execution as “Family Home” After Mortgage and Foreclosure? | G.R. No. 257251
This case examines whether heirs may still invoke the family home exemption after the property was waived in favor of one heir, mortgaged to a bank, and was later subject to foreclosure due to loan default. The Supreme Court clarified the limits of the family home exemption, emphasized the importance of timely invocation before the sheriff, and outlined the protection afforded to a mortgagee acting in good faith.
The Josef v. Ursua case: A step towards PH gender inclusivity and same-sex relationships’ recognition
Recently, it has gained traction as the Supreme Court (SC) released its ruling on Josef v. Ursua, affirming the rights of same-sex couples to co-ownership of property under the Family Code of the Philippines.
Is marital infidelity considered psychological violence? | G.R. No. 252739
Marital infidelity was specifically mentioned in Section 3(a)(C) Republic Act No. 9262 as constitutive of psychological violence, which evidently falls under the phrase any form of harassment or violence under Section 5(i) of the same law.
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Partner’s controlling behavior grounds for a void marriage
In the case here in the Philippines, the Supreme Court ruled a marriage void ab initio or void from the beginning for a spouse’s (petitioner) “controlling” and “domineering” behavior, assessed to be due to a Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) with paranoid features.
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Is a Once-Convicted Juvenile Still Entitled to a Suspended Sentence if They Are Already an Adult? | G.R. No. 265302
The Court revisited the purpose of the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act and examined whether age at the time of judgment should outweigh age at the time the offense was committed..