Atty. Karen Lagumbay - Cerdeña

29/05/2026

WHAT IS THE TENDER AGE DOCTRINE or THE TENDER AGE RULE?

The Tender Age Rule in the Philippines is the legal principle that, as a general rule, a child who is below seven (7) years old should be placed in the custody of the mother, unless there are compelling reasons showing that the mother is unfit.

25/05/2026

‼️Before you get married, be sure to get a copy of the e-book:

Love, Marriage and the Law
A Practical Legal Guide for Every Filipino

It could save you from a lot of stress and future expensive legal costs that may arise during your marriage.

Now launching for Php 499 only.

Love is emotional. Marriage is legal. Know both. ⚖️❤️Before you say “I do,” or when life takes an unexpected turn, arm yourself with the legal knowledge every Filipino should have.LOVE, MARRIAGE, AND THE LAW is your practical guide to marriage, annul...

25/05/2026

Launching my first e-book:
𝐋𝐎𝐕𝐄, 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐑𝐈𝐀𝐆𝐄, 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐋𝐀𝐖
𝐀 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐥 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐨

Because LOVE is not just about the heart, it has legal consequences too!❤️⚖️

Before marriage, during marriage, or when relationships become complicated, know your rights under Philippine law.

Because being informed is the best protection.

Get your copies through this link: https://payhip.com/b/9F70f

𝐁𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐝. 𝐁𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝. 𝐁𝐞 𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝.

Launch Price: Php 499.00

Regular Price at Php 799.00

Love is emotional. Marriage is legal. Know both. ⚖️❤️Before you say “I do,” or when life takes an unexpected turn, arm yourself with the legal knowledge every Filipino should have.LOVE, MARRIAGE, AND THE LAW is your practical guide to marriage, annul...

21/05/2026

REMEMBER!

If the value of the movable property donated exceeds ₱5,000, the donation and acceptance must be in writing; otherwise, the donation is void.

06/05/2026

IS IT REQUIRED TO CHANGE A WOMAN'S LAST NAME WHEN SHE GETS MARRIED?

No. It's optional.

Article 370 of the Civil Code states that:

Art. 370. A married woman may use:

(1) Her maiden first name and surname and add her husband's surname, or

(2) Her maiden first name and her husband's surname or

(3) Her husband's full name, but prefixing a word indicating that she is his wife, such as "Mrs."

Take note of the word "MAY".

04/05/2026

22 and 20 years old cohabiting for more than 5 years already.

Are they exempt from marriage license requirement?

02/05/2026

25/04/2026

Why Personal Appearance matters during a notarial act?

21/04/2026

I am glad to share that I am now a commissioned Notary Public for and in the City of Cebu. ✨⚖️

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