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Video · Nov 18, 2021

It's sad to belong to a second family (when the estate comes along)

Summary

What happens when you meet the love of your life…but you’re already married? What can happen if someone starts another family without first properly ending the first marriage?

Paraang may naaalala ako diyan na kanta.

So our question for today comes from JOY, which is not her real name because she asked to remain anonymous. She writes: “Attorney, maybe you can help us. Our mom and dad have been together for 37 long years and they have 3 kids. My dad met my mom when they were OFWs and were both stationed in Riyadh. They are still in love now as they were when they first started dating. They are so happy in love together and there is no denying that they are each other’s soulmate.” But Attorney, there is a bit of a hitch. My dad was married for 2 years to another woman and they had 2 kids. My dad claims that he was only forced to marry her because he got her pregnant but they were never compatible. They split but never formalized anything. My dad was already separated from his original wife long before he met my mom.

If you or anyone in your family is in a similar situation as JOY stick around as we discuss this interesting story…. This video was brought to you by the Estate Settlement Guide. The fastest way to orient surviving family members when a loved one passes away. You will learn the basics of succession to know who can inherit and how much. It will guide you through the next steps your family needs to take so you don't incur penalties and you transfer the property to the heirs properly.

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Atty. Erwin ZagalaAtty. Ramon Ramirez

Created by Atty. Erwin Zagala and Atty. Ramon Ramirez of Legal Access Law Offices, simplifying Philippine law to protect families and businesses. Content is for general education only and is not legal advice.