HB 2954

House·20th Congress·Filed Aug 4, 2025

An Act Reinstituting Absolute Divorce as an Alternative Mode for the Dissolution of Marriage

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The Absolute Divorce Act would let Filipino couples end their marriage through a court‑ordered absolute divorce on specific grounds, such as abuse or bigamy, while also setting rules for child custody, property division, and support.

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Authors · 2 Representatives

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An Act Reinstituting Absolute Divorce as an Alternative Mode for the Dissolution of Marriage

In plain language

Authors · 2 Representatives

Official sources

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