Question

Scenario 1:

Juan and Maria have been married for 10 years. However, their marriage has been rocky, and they have decided to separate. Juan wants to file for legal separation, while Maria wants to file for annulment. Discuss the legal grounds and process for legal separation and annulment under the Family Code (Articles 55-61 and 45-57, respectively).

Scenario 2:

Carlos and Sofia have been living together for 5 years and have a child named Miguel. They are not married. However, Carlos wants to establish his paternity and obtain custody and visitation rights to Miguel. Explain the legal remedies available to Carlos under the Family Code (Articles 176-190) to establish paternity and determine custody and visitation rights.

Scenario 3:

Rebecca and William got married without their respective families' consent. As a result, their marriage is considered voidable. However, they lived together as husband and wife for several years and acquired properties during that time. Upon learning about the nullity of their marriage, Rebecca wants to know the legal consequences and procedures for the declaration of nullity of a voidable marriage under the Family Code (Articles 45-54).

Scenario 4:

Antonio and Isabel are legally married. However, Antonio has been committing acts of violence against Isabel, causing her physical and emotional harm. Isabel wants to seek protection and file for a protection order against Antonio. Discuss the legal remedies available to Isabel under the Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act (RA 9262) to obtain a protection order and ensure her safety.