Can you file an ejectment case against a co-owner of a property?
Dear PAO, My siblings and I had lived with our father and his wife since our mother died. Just a month ago, my father also passed away, and his wife immediately threw us out and claimed ownership of the house. My father left no will, and as far as we know, the house — albeit […]
Act of donating an organ must be voluntary and truly altruistic
Dear PAO, Please help me with my situation. I have been diagnosed with an incurable disease, and my doctors have given me between five to seven years to live. I am currently at odds with my estranged husband because of certain issues. During one of our arguments, he mentioned that he will sell my kidneys […]
Earnest money vs option money
Dear PAO, I was looking for sample contracts of sale online when I came across the terms “earnest money” and” option money.” What is an earnest money, in contrast to option money? What is the purpose of earnest money? Sakka Dear Sakka, The difference between “earnest money” and “option money” is explained by the Supreme […]
What is contempt of court?
Dear PAO, I was watching a court trial when someone was “cited in contempt.” What is this contempt of court? Do all courts have the authority to exercise this power? Stefanos Dear Stefanos, The concept of contempt is explained by the Supreme Court in the case of Harbour Centre Port Terminal, Inc. et al. v. […]
Withdrawal of the complaint does not halt a disbarment proceeding
Dear PAO, I filed a disbarment case against my former lawyer because he spent my judgment award for his own personal needs. Now that he paid me, I want to withdraw the case. Can I withdraw my complaint? Tipsy Dear Tipsy, You can […]
Spouses’ mutual desire to end a void marriage is not automatically considered as collusion
Dear PAO, My husband filed a case for declaration of nullity of marriage. I am totally fine with it, and so I did not bother attending my court hearing to oppose it. However, a lawyer advised me that I should’ve gone and went to the hearing because my nonattendance may lead to the dismissal of […]
Effect of a notice to vacate after an implied new lease
Dear PAO, I would like to seek your legal advice regarding my lease. I leased an apartment under a one-year written lease agreement. However, my lease contract had already expired four months ago, but I continued paying my monthly rent regularly, and my landlord has continued accepting my payments without asking me to leave or […]
Consent in adultery bars criminal prosecution
Dear PAO, I have been married for five years, but my husband and I are no longer happy together because of our irreconcilable differences. We mutually agreed to live separately and to allow each other to move on and enter into new relationships. Based on that agreement, I entered into a relationship with another man. […]
When does a DOLE Child Work Permit become a legal requirement?
Dear PAO, It has become a hobby for me and my six-year-old twins to create funny posts, reels, and videos on social media sites. What started as a fun family activity unexpectedly gained the attention of countless online users, and our following steadily grew. Over time, we accumulated a large number of followers, which enabled […]
Can a man file a rape case against a woman?
Dear PAO, I am a ghost writer for local romance book authors. A few weeks ago, a fan managed to track me down. I agreed to have lunch with her out of respect. I do not know what exactly happened, but I think this woman slipped my cola with some kind of sedative. When […]