Gaspan-Cerna Law Office and Real Estate Consultancy

27/02/2026

Are you a Filipino who wanted to get free from an

existing marriage on paper?

Here is your guide to make that first step to

File a Nullity of your marriage.👇👇👇

27/02/2026

Are you a Filipino previously married to a foreigner

and planning to remarry?

But your PSA still reflects an "existing marriage" even if

your foreign husband/wife obtained a divorce

Against you.

What to do?

Read below👇👇👇

26/02/2026

To all FORMER natural-born FILIPINOS, who became

naturalized citizens of other countries, THIS IS FOR YOU!

YOU CAN OWN AND BUY LANDS in the Philippines!!!

BUT with LIMITATIONS

READ FOR MORE BELOW: 👇👇👇

23/02/2026

De Munari v. Asprec (G.R. No. 262831, April 7, 2025)

A foreign national legally married to a Filipino citizen

has full legal standing to file a Petition for Declaration

of Absolute Nullity of Marriage in the Philippines.

Because the foreign spouse is a real party-in-interest

whose civil status, property rights, and legal capacity

are directly impacted, they possess the requisite

personality to sue in Philippine courts.

The Court emphasized that allowing these cases

prevents individuals from evading Philippine

marital laws by simply marrying abroad.

22/02/2026

In the Philippines, we don't just "split."

We Liquidate.

This means paying off all marital debts first.

Only the "net profits" get divided.

Read more in the comments. 👇👇👇

22/02/2026

If you are married to a foreigner and have a foreign divorce,

DO NOT file for Annulment.

A Petition for Recognition of Foreign Judgment is generally faster

and cheaper because you are simply asking the Philippine court to

"acknowledge" a document that already exists.

You don't have to prove your ex was "psychologically

incapacitated"—you just have to prove the divorce happened

legally abroad.

22/02/2026

Ready to be "Single" again?

Check your papers first!

Trying to recognize a foreign divorce in the Philippines

can feel like a maze, but the Supreme Court just

handed us a map!

Thanks to new rulings in 2024 and 2025, your

"Mutual Agreement" divorce (hello, Japan OFWs! 🇯🇵)

is now easier to recognize.

Plus, you only need to prove the law of the place

where you got divorced—not your ex’s home country!

Why this checklist matters: ❌ Wrong Paper = Dismissed Case.

Judges are strict about "Apostilles" and "Finality."

❌ Missing Law = Long Delays.

You can't just "Google" the law for the judge;

it must be a certified, Apostilled copy.

Don't let a missing sticker stop your freedom.

Use our previous Checklist to ensure your petition is

"bulletproof" from Day 1.

Call now to connect with business.

22/02/2026

Before filing in a Philippine court for a

ForeignDivorce, ensure you have these documents.

Most foreign documents must be Apostilled (the modern

replacement for "Red Ribbon" authentication) from the country

where they were issued.

See the checklist below:👇👇👇

22/02/2026

22/02/2026

Protect your future. Tag someone who is "Engaged"!

Pre-Nuptial Agreements for Mixed Couples

The SC has reiterated that even foreigners can seek

legal protection in our courts to fix marital status.

A Pre-Nup provides a clear "exit map" that respects

both parties' national laws.

The "Must-Dos" for Validity of a Pre-Nup:

1. Must be in writing.

2. Signed BEFORE the wedding.

3. Registered with the Local Civil Registry.

Protect your heart and your hard-earned assets.

21/02/2026

A foreign divorce isn't "automatic" for Filipinos.

You must file for Recognition to change your status

from "Married" to "Single" at the PSA.

How Assets are Divided in a Foreign Divorce?

If you or your spouse obtained a divorce abroad,

you might be wondering: "What happens to our house

in Cavite or our savings in a Philippine bank?"

Under Philippine Law, specifically the Civil Code and

the Family Code, properties located in the Philippines

are governed by Philippine law (the Lex Rei Sitae principle).

The Step-by-Step Liquidation:

Read more in the comments. 👇👇👇

17/02/2026

For our kababayans working abroad,

providing for your family is more than

a moral duty—it is a strict legal obligation.

Under the Family Code of the Philippines,

"Support" (Sustento) covers everything

indispensable for sustenance, dwelling,

clothing, medical attendance, and education.

In the recent case of Carnabuci v. Tagaña-Carnabuci

(G.R. No. 253527), the Supreme Court emphasized

that being an OFW does not strip a parent of their

rights, but it also doesn't exempt them from their

responsibilities. The Court ruled that even from

abroad, a parent must provide monthly financial

support, and failure to do so can lead to legal

consequences under R.A. 9262 (Economic Abuse).