Question

In accordance with the provisions of the Family Code (Articles 35-44 and 50-54), answer the following practical questions:

1. Case Scenario:

Alex and Lisa, both Filipino citizens, got married in the Philippines in 2010. After two years of marriage, Lisa discovered that Alex was already married to another person prior to their marriage. Distraught and seeking legal advice, Lisa wants to know the effects of Alex's previous marriage on their own marriage. What are the effects of Alex's previous marriage on their marriage? How can Lisa remedy the situation?

2. Case Scenario:

John and Maria, both Filipino citizens, got married in 2015. Two years later, John passed away due to an accident. Maria discovered that John intentionally concealed a fact that would have rendered the marriage voidable. She wants to know if she has any legal recourse to nullify the marriage and what are the remedies available to her.

3. Case Scenario:

Mark, a Filipino citizen, married Karen, a foreign national, in the Philippines in 2018. After six months of marriage, they discovered that there was a legal impediment to their marriage. Karen wants to know the legal effects of the void marriage and if there are any remedies available to her.