The Law Offices of Atty. Rommel and Atty. Melody Manuel

06/11/2026

How to settle probate and testamentary proceedings. The importance of last will and testament and the benefits of a living will. Ask our legal team.

05/29/2026

05/29/2026

Consultation for the day:

- “A married man is a reformed man and
A married woman is a transformed woman"-.

In most jurisdictions, a marriage can legally end even if only one partner wants a divorce. If one spouse is determined to leave, the process typically proceeds as a contested divorce, as a judge generally will not force two people to remain married.

It is important to understand the following legal realities regarding this process:

- One party can initiate the end of the marriage: While it takes two to marry, it only takes one to divorce.

- Refusing to sign is not a barrier: Declining to sign divorce papers will not stop the proceedings; it only serves to prolong the process and INCREASE legal costs.

- Risk of default judgments: If you ignore divorce filings, a judge can grant a "default" divorce. This allows the court to make final decisions regarding your assets and children without your input.

While you cannot force a spouse to stay married, you do have the right to negotiate the terms of the divorce, request a legal separation, or seek to save the relationship through other means.

-Atty. Melody Moya-Manuel-

05/14/2026

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Employment Petition / Green Card guaranteed by Atty. Rommel Manuel and Atty. Melody Moya-Manuel

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04/24/2026

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