Kung magpa-file kami ng annulment, how much would it cost? At gaano katagal ang proseso?
Translation: How much is the usual/approximate cost of filing for annulment? How long does the process usually take?
Atty. Bimbi
is a Legal expert
in the Philippines
How much an annulment case will cost depends upon a lot of things: it depends upon how difficult the legal question is in your case, it depends upon how good your lawyer is, how much time your lawyer will likely spend preparing your case and litigating it. It will also depend on the type of arrangement you have with your lawyer. Your lawyer can ask for an acceptance fee and then an appearance fee every time there is a hearing. Sometimes, a lawyer will ask for a package. Sometimes, a lawyer will ask for a contingent fee.
If your case also involves the settling of your properties, and deciding legal custody and support for children, etc. the cost will be higher.
You will also need to prepare for docket fees (amount paid to the court for filing the case). There are out of pocket expenses for photocopying, transcripts, mailing, authentication of documents, etc.
Annulment cases are heard in family courts along with cases for child abuse, cases for guardianship, support, adoption etc (every case having to do with the family). So, it takes a long time to finish the presentation of evidence.
If your case also involves the settling of your properties, and deciding legal custody and support for children, etc. the cost will be higher.
You will also need to prepare for docket fees (amount paid to the court for filing the case). There are out of pocket expenses for photocopying, transcripts, mailing, authentication of documents, etc.
Annulment cases are heard in family courts along with cases for child abuse, cases for guardianship, support, adoption etc (every case having to do with the family). So, it takes a long time to finish the presentation of evidence.
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