Young adults between the ages of 21 and 25 are old enough to settle down. But it doesn’t mean they’re experienced enough to know what married life entails. In this guide, you’ll learn about parental advice, how to get it, and the consequences of not obtaining one before marriage.
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What Is Parental Advice for Marriage?
Parental advice for marriage is a document in writing signed by the parents or guardian when either one or both parties to a marriage are between the ages of 21 and 25.
How To Get Parental Advice for Marriage in the Philippines
Parental advice is done in the following manner:
- The contracting parties shall execute a sworn statement to the effect that parental advice has been sought.
- The parents or guardian shall provide the written advice.
- Both documents shall be submitted/attached to the application for a marriage license.
Affidavit of Parental Advice for Marriage Sample Template (Free Download)
Looking for parental advice for marriage sample? No worries. You can ask a lawyer to create one for you or use our free template. Download this template, fill it out, and proceed to the notary public to have it notarized.
Click here to download the free Affidavit of Parental Advice to Marriage template
What Happens When the Contracting Parties Do Not Seek the Advice of the Parents or if the Parents or Guardians Refuse To Give the Advice? Can They Still Get Married?
Yes, they can still get married. However, the marriage license will be issued only after three months following the completion of the publication of the application. The refusal of the parents to give advice shall also be stated in the sworn application.
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Hi po. What if nasa Mindanao ang parents ng bride and okay naman po sa kanila na ikasal ang anak nila, can they use a digital signature for the affidavit of parental advice for marriage since sila na rin po may gusto na ikasal asap ang anak nila? Thank you po. Sana mapansin.
Hi Good day. I have a question. Does parental advice require both parents or is one parent sufficient ?. My mother and father already is seperated and my father did the parental advice for me.
Thank u for ur answer.
Hi Good day. I have a question. Does parental advice require both parents or is one parent sufficient ?. My mother and father already is seperated and my father did the parental advice for me.
Thank u for ur answer.
May question po ako regarding sa notarized affidavit of Parental Advice to Marriage. Yung parent ko po kasi is nasa ibang bansa. Gusto ko lang po sana itanong kung pwedeng scanned copy lang nung notarized affidavit send through email yung copy na ibibigay ko as a requirement? Medyo may kamahalan po kasi kapag nagpadala through courier.
Kelangan pa ba ipanotaryo ang parental advice??
Hello,
Is it required to have both of my parents’ signatures to be included in the PARENTAL ADVICE TO MARRIAGE?