Basic Marriage Laws I Learned from Radyo 5’s Relasyon

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I am a regular listener of Relasyon, a Radyo 5’s program ( 92.3FM) that aims to help common people to familiarize with our existing law. The program is hosted by Atty. Mel Sta. Maria and Luchi Cruz-Valdez. Since I started listening to their program, I observed that most of the legal problems being asked or encountered by listeners are about marriage, child custody, child support, inheritance, and partition of properties.

But before you think of ending your marriage, you might first want to seek the help of a couple therapist to try to save your relationship. Because as we all know, a broken family has a great impact on children. 

Moving on. Annulment is different from nullity of marriage. Others used to think that these two are the same. Based on what I heard frequently, nullity of marriage is a scenario that from the start, no legal marriage is considered. By not completing the 5 pre-requisites makes the marriage null and void. These pre-requisites are legal age (18 and above), marriage license, there is a ceremony, the ceremony is officiated by authorized body, and couples willingly say their “I do” in front of the officiating person.

Annulment, on the other hand, a valid marriage occurs and only cut upon the request and agreement of the couple. Reasons for filing annulment are the absence of parental control, insanity, fraud, force or intimidation or undue influence, impotence, and sexually transmitted disease. 

One of the common ground to cut the marriage is psychological incapacity. This ground is for nullity and not annulment as others commonly know.

Property partition as inheritance is also commonly tackled in the program. I learned that when a spouse died, their properties will be divided into two. The first half will be going to the widow/widower while the remaining half will be equally divided to widow/widower and the kids. 

Issues about child custody are also frequently discussed. As per our law, kids should be in the custody of the mother until 7 years old. After that, the kid will have the freedom to choose where to stay. However, paramount interest of the kid will still be the main consideration in such cases.

Speaking of kids, child support is also another issue. A child should be supported mainly by the father. In case that the father is not capable of providing the basic necessities of the child like food, clothing, shelter and education, the parents of the guy will take the responsibility to provide the needs of the child.

Though there is a court that can handle lawsuits resulted from the cases mentioned above, there are still other ways to resolve such cases without going to the court or else, it might be considered as one of the ridiculous cases filed in court. Just like the bizarre lawsuits in http://www.sandiegopersonalinjuryattorney.net/ridiculous-lawsuits/. Though these are considered ridiculous, it is still might help others in case others encounters such incidents. 

Are you aware of these common issues above?

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Radyo 5, 92.3FM

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News station in FM Band?

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Yes, Radyo5 92.3FM, is the first News and Comentary station in FM Band which started to air on November 08, 2010 under the management of TV5.

There different programs that can be listened to but I am only particular with some of them which really turned to be my favorite.

RELASYON 
(daily 12nn-2pm)
by Atty. Mel Sta. Maria and Ms. Luchi Cruz-Valdez
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This program talks all about legal matters about realationships, sometimes other topics. There is a “word for the day” segment which defines and explains some legal terms. They have “Q and A” portion which answers questions by listeners thru email, phone calls or text messages regarding legal problems. What I really like most is the “Ito ang Kwento ng Buhay Ko” where they read letters which briefly describes some situations of the listeners that seek advice. Some parts of the letter were dubbed by voice actors and actresses. At the end, they will give advice legally. Also they have some contacts from an institution that will give psychological or emotional advice. What is really nice with this program is that it starts and ends with a simple prayer.

Healing Galing 

(Saturdays, 6-8am & Sundays 10am-12nn)

with Dr. Edinell Calvario (Nat Med) and Mr. Nestor Amistad-Tan

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This deals with the natural healing of different diseases, from simple to complicated like cancer of any type, renal failure, leukemia and many more, naturally. At the start of the program, they will give their "Heaing Thought" which explains their quote for the day. One of their segment, “Healing Halaman”, features about the healing powers of some herbal plant. During Sundays, they have “Healing Wika” which gives way to the Komisyon ng Wikang Filipino to explain some aspects in our national language, Filipino. Also during this day, they invite some guests that are being healed naturally to give their testimonials on how they are treated. This program motivates me of having some herbal plants in our house like oregano, serpentina, tanglad, balbas pusa, and others.  I also teach some of my relatives in how to heal some of their illness based what I hear from the said program. Furthermore, I am planning to take a seminar and practice naturopathy (from chemist and naturopathic practitioner, hehehe) and become one of their retailers of the products they are promoting. There are already many patients that have been cured and healed thru natural ways.

Cristy Ferminute 
(daily 4-5:30pm)
by Nanay Cristy Fermin and Mr. Richard Pinlac
with Arniel Serrato and Elmer Reyes
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When it comes to entertainment this is my favorite. They talked about some of the current issues in the world of showbiz. They give their personal opinion on some topics whether negative or positive, whether they agree or not, whether where side to take. Sometimes, they seemed to be biased with the celebreties but I respect this because it is their own opinion. What I like and make me smile or laugh about this program is their “Blind Item”. Nanay Cristy will give the blind item and will be translated by Richard in English (LOL). What is good with this program, they give some new artists to promote their talents and shows. 

Whenever I was driving, I put the radio in this frequency to listen to my favorite programs. I can be also updated with the current news thru my cellphone's FM Radio.

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