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Emotional Distress

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SBN-1267bill · in_committee

EXPANDING THE GROUNDS FOR LEGAL SEPARATION

This bill aims to expand the grounds for legal separation in the Philippines by amending certain provisions of the Family Code. It introduces new grounds for legal separation, including financial deprivation and emotional distress, and prioritizes Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) in court proceedings.

Filed Aug 27, 2025