Why do some steps take so long? Such as the cooling-off period in legal separation.
The state implemented this feature to prevent couples from making rash decisions and preserve the unity of families as much as they can.
And what do I do if my husband is uncooperative and refuses to show up to court?
If your husband can’t be tracked down, the court can have their summons published once a week for two weeks straight in a local newspaper until he can be contacted. This will cost you around 264.49 USD.
All these steps take so much time and money…
You’re right. And I’m sorry, but right now, there aren’t really any subsidies or support for those who choose to file a case.
Source: Interview with anonymous respondent, interview by author, Philippines, June 2023, SAKLAW (LAW OFFICE OF ATTY. SALMA F. ANGKAYA-KUHUTAN).
Why do some steps take so long? Such as the cooling-off period in legal separation.
The state implemented this feature to prevent couples from making rash decisions and preserve the unity of families as much as they can.
And what do I do if my husband is uncooperative and refuses to show up to court?
If your husband can’t be tracked down, the court can have their summons published once a week for two weeks straight in a local newspaper until he can be contacted. This will cost you around 264.49 USD.
All these steps take so much time and money…
You’re right. And I’m sorry, but right now, there aren’t really any subsidies or support for those who choose to file a case.
Source: Interview with anonymous respondent, interview by author, Philippines, June 2023, SAKLAW (LAW OFFICE OF ATTY. SALMA F. ANGKAYA-KUHUTAN).
Why do some steps take so long? Such as the cooling-off period in legal separation.
The state implemented this feature to prevent couples from making rash decisions and preserve the unity of families as much as they can.
And what do I do if my husband is uncooperative and refuses to show up to court?
If your husband can’t be tracked down, the court can have their summons published once a week for two weeks straight in a local newspaper until he can be contacted. This will cost you around 264.49 USD.
All these steps take so much time and money…
You’re right. And I’m sorry, but right now, there aren’t really any subsidies or support for those who choose to file a case.
Source: Interview with anonymous respondent, interview by author, Philippines, June 2023, SAKLAW (LAW OFFICE OF ATTY. SALMA F. ANGKAYA-KUHUTAN).