Who this is for

Individuals and companies who are filing a case, or who have been sued or charged, before a Philippine court or quasi-judicial tribunal, including clients who live abroad.

Common situations

You were sued, charged or served with a summons
You want to file a civil, criminal or labor case
A dispute over a contract, property or money has not been settled
You need an opinion on whether you have a case

How we can help

TAN TAN LAW offers legal representation in Philippine courts and other quasi-judicial tribunals. We provide legal representation for clients in the following cases:

Cases we handle

Family and Personal Status Cases

Annulment (definition: A court case asking that a marriage be declared void or voidable on grounds recognized by law. The grounds, process and effects depend on your facts.) of Marriage
Recognition of Foreign Divorce (definition: A Philippine court case in which a divorce obtained abroad is recognized so that its effect can be reflected in Philippine records.)
Legal Separation (definition: A court order that lets spouses live apart and separates their property while the marriage remains in force, so neither spouse can remarry.)
Action for Support

Property and Housing Cases

Ejectment (definition: A court case to recover physical possession of property. The two usual kinds are forcible entry and unlawful detainer.) Cases (Forcible Entry (definition: An ejectment case where someone took possession of property by force, intimidation, threat, strategy or stealth.), Unlawful Detainer (definition: An ejectment case where someone's possession was lawful at first but became unlawful after their right to stay ended, for example after a lease expired.))
Recovery of Ownership
Recovery of Possession
Replevin (definition: A court action to recover personal property that is wrongfully held, sometimes with an order to return it while the case is pending.)

Labor and Employment

Labor Cases (Illegal Dismissal, DOLE/NLRC cases)

Intellectual Property

Registration of Trademarks
Intellectual Property Cases (IPV and IPC)
Copyright (definition: Legal protection for original works such as writings, art, music and software.) Cases
Patent (definition: Legal protection for a new invention for a limited time.) Registration

Appeals

Appeals to the Court of Appeals (definition: The Philippine court that generally reviews decisions of the Regional Trial Courts and certain tribunals.) and/or the Supreme Court
Appellate representation (Court of Appeals, Supreme Court, and RTC in its appellate jurisdiction)

Criminal Cases

Violation of B.P. Blg. 22
Estafa
Cybercrimes

Corporate and Commercial Cases

Corporate and Commercial Disputes

Civil Cases

Annulment of Documents / Titles
Annulment of Sale
Breach of Contract
Cancellation of Adverse Claim / Entry / Lien
Damages
Specific Performance
Sum of Money

Special Civil Actions

Certiorari
Declaratory Relief
Mandamus
Partition
Prohibition

Special Proceedings

Adoption
Approval of Voluntary Recognition of Natural Children
Cancellation or Correction of Entries in the Civil Registry
Change of Name
Constitution of Family Home
Custody
Declaration of Absence and Death
Dissolution of Property Regime
Guardianship
Voluntary Dissolution of Corporations
Hospitalization of Insane Person
Naturalization
Paternity and Filiation
Recognition of Foreign Judgment
Settlement of Estate of Deceased Persons
Temporary/Permanent Protection Order

Alternative Dispute Resolution

Arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution

What happens next

1We review the facts and your documents
2We explain your options, risks and the likely process
3We prepare pleadings and represent you before the court or tribunal
4We keep you updated at each stage

The exact steps and timing depend on your matter. We explain them at your consultation.

What to prepare before your consultation

A short written timeline of what happened
Contracts, letters, receipts, messages and other documents
Any court papers, summons, subpoenas or notices you received (with the dates you received them)
Names and contact details of the other parties
Your goals and any deadlines you know of

This is a general starting list. Requirements differ for each case, and we will confirm the exact documents you need during your consultation.

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