Practice question
Why does Article 48 require the prosecuting attorney to participate in nullity and annulment cases?
- To prevent collusion and fabricated or suppressed evidence
- To represent only the richer spouse
- To guarantee every petition succeeds
- To negotiate a private divorce price
- To replace the judge
Legal references
- Family Code, EO209, relevant Articles 4, 6, 20, 26, 37, 38, 48 and 68-73, as amended: https://lawphil.net/executive/execord/eo1987/eo_209_1987.html
- Puyat v. Puyat, G.R. No.181614, June 30, 2021, main decision, State participation and Article 48: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2021/jun2021/gr_181614_2021.html
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