Question

1. Maria and Juan, both Filipino citizens, got married in the Philippines. After a few years of marriage, Maria discovered that Juan was already married to another woman before marrying her. Maria seeks your advice as a lawyer on what legal actions she can take to address the situation. Discuss the legal remedies available to Maria under Philippine law.

2. Amy, a Filipino citizen, got married to Ben, a foreigner, in the Philippines. The marriage was later declared void due to the absence of a marriage license. Amy wants to know the legal effects of the void marriage and its implications on the rights and obligations of the parties involved. Advise Amy on the consequences of a void marriage under Philippine law.

3. John and Jane, both Filipino citizens, entered into a marriage that was later declared void due to psychological incapacity on the part of John. Despite the void marriage, they continued to live together and amass properties throughout their relationship. Discuss the rules on the property regime in a void marriage and the rights of the parties involved in the disposition of their assets under Philippine law.

4. Tony and Lily, Filipino citizens, married each other without the requisite marriage ceremony. They claimed that their marriage was valid based on their mutual agreement and cohabitation. Analyze the validity of a marriage without the necessary ceremony under Philippine law and discuss the legal consequences and rights of the parties involved.