Title I — Marriage
Article 46
ELI5— what this means for you
Not all lies count as 'fraud' for annulment. The law specifically says fraud exists only if: the other party concealed a prior conviction for a crime involving moral turpitude; concealed pregnancy by another man; concealed a sexually transmissible disease; or concealed a drug addiction, habitual alcoholism, homosexuality, or lesbianism. Misrepresenting your wealth, job, or family background is NOT fraud under this article.
Key point
Art. 46 is an exhaustive list — only these four types of concealment qualify as 'fraud' for annulment.
Official text — EO 209
Full article text is being added. Read the official text at officialgazette.gov.ph.
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