![]() ![]() ![]() It should be noted that the Office of the Justice shall not be responsible for filing the marriage certificate with the local civil registrar as the same must be processed by the applicants themselves. Some require copies of the parties’ respective CENOMAR, and still some require a joint affidavit from the parties stating their personal circumstances, their capacity to marry, and their intent to invite the Justice as the solemnizing officer. Common requirements are: marriage license, payment of the PhP 300.00 fee and PhP 20.00 for documentary stamps, and birth certificates of the contracting parties. Regarding the procedure, there requirements vary depending on the Justice who will solemnize the wedding. One may write a formal letter addressed to the Justice of their choice and email it to The Office of the Associate Justice will then give the requirements once His/Her Honor confirms their availability. Parties may also seek assistance from the Public Attorney’s Office (PAO) which provides free legal advice. Parties may inquire from the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP), the official organization of all Philippine lawyers. It is strongly suggested that parties consult a lawyer who can apprise them of all the legal remedies available to address their concerns. Thus, the Court is enjoined from dispensing legal advice, rendering any legal opinion, or taking action on matters which it may potentially be called upon to adjudicate at some future time. 1 of the Philippine Constitution limits the Supreme Court’s exercise of its judicial power to the settlement of actual controversies involving rights which are legally demandable and enforceable, and the determination of whether or not there has been a grave abuse of discretion amounting to lack or excess of jurisdiction on the part of any branch or instrumentality of the Government. ![]()
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