How to use an Affidavit of Domestic Partnership
An Affidavit of Domestic Partnership is a statement under oath by a man and woman saying they have lived together as husband and wife for a certain period, without any legal impediment to marry each other.
Last updated on 1 December 2023
1. What is an Affidavit of Domestic Partnership?
An Affidavit of Domestic Partnership is a written statement under oath by a man and woman saying they have lived together as husband and wife for a certain period without any legal impediment to marry each other.
This is normally executed pursuant to article 34 of the Family Code which makes it easier for couples who have cohabited as husband and wife for at least 5 years to get married without obtaining a marriage license. This is meant to help couples who are old and responsible enough (usually with children born out of wedlock) to get married without securing a marriage license.
2. When do you need an Affidavit of Domestic Partnership?
An Affidavit of Domestic Partnership is necessary for couples who wish to say under oath that they are living together as husband and wife.
An Affidavit of Domestic Partnership is also necessary for couples who wish to get married without obtaining a marriage license. The law dispenses with the marriage license requirement for a man and a woman who have lived together and exclusively with each other as husband and wife for a continuous and unbroken period of at least 5 years before the marriage. This is to avoid exposing the couple to possible humiliation and embarrassment arising from cohabitation outside a valid marriage (due to the publication of every applicant’s name for a marriage license).
3. What information do you need to create the Affidavit of Domestic Partnership?
To create your Affidavit of Domestic Partnership, you’ll need the following minimum information:
- The name and details (i.e. nationality and address) of the man and woman living together.
- The date when the parties started cohabiting.
4. How much is the document?
The document costs PHP 350 for a one-time purchase. Once purchased, you have unlimited use and revisions of this type of document.
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