Question

Marvin and Andrea have been married for five years and have a three-year-old child named Ethan. They are both professionals with successful careers and are financially stable. However, their marriage has been facing difficulties lately, and they have been contemplating the possibility of separating.

In this context, answer the following questions based on the provisions of the Family Code of the Philippines (Articles 68-73) regarding the rights and obligations between husband and wife:

1. What is the legal ground for the separation of Marvin and Andrea?
2. What are the effects of the separation on their conjugal partnership?
3. What is the custody arrangement for their child, Ethan, in case of separation?
4. What obligations do Marvin and Andrea still have towards each other after the separation?
5. Can Marvin and Andrea remarry after their separation?