Dear PAO,

Gina's marriage was declared void by the court. She is encouraging me to file a case for the dissolution of my marriage with my estranged husband. According to her, she presented a psychologist who interviewed her and her children to support her case and the same was successful. She claims that if I follow what she had done in her case, then there is a guarantee that I will obtain a favorable decision. Please guide me on this matter.

Ahmina

Dear Ahmina,

Psychological incapacity is indeed one of the grounds for the declaration of nullity of marriage. This is supported by the provision of Article 36 of the Family Code of the Philippines, which states that:

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