Lawyering's Ins and Outs

FACTUAL SCENARIO: Lady B  came to know of Guy A through a common friend. For several months of regular dating, the two became lovers. B  married A in a civil wedding held on April 3, 1998.  The union of B  and A begot them two children namely – V and S . Unknown to B , A was at the time of their marriage is still very much united in a lawful wedlock with one J  whom A married in 1997. A knew that during his marriage to B that J is still alive. In one occasion, B saw A talking to J just outside their house in San Juan. When B confronted A about the incident, A  intimated that he contracted a “ secret marriage ” with J but said marriage was not registered and thus not valid. Regrettably, B  later discovered the whole truth when A left her and her daughters.  The twin marriages of  A  with both  B  and  J  were duly evidenced and supported by Certificates of Ma...

FACTUAL SCENARIO:  Lady Y and Guy P   were both in their late twenties when they  met   through a co-worker.  T here was instant attraction between them on their first date. Y found  P to be a man of few words, quite reserved, seemed responsible, and intelligent.  P  was very sweet, always giving  Y  flowers and fetching her whenever she went. These qualities made it e asy for Y  to agree to be in a relationships with P  shortly thereafter.  For  eight (8) months of dating,  Y and P  had a  very mature relationship. They  were very open to each other’s feelings and ideas  and  communicated well .  P   devoted most of his time to Y ,   and very seldom go  out with friends unlike before they got engaged. Eventually,   Y and   P  mutually decided to get married after a few months of preparation.   After the wedding , Y and P  r...