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Tan-Andal vs. Andal

ROSANNA L. TAN-ANDAL, PETITIONER, VERSUS MARIO VICTOR M. ANDAL, RESPONDENT Present: GESMUNDO, C.J., PERLAS-BERNABE LEONEN, CAGUIOA, HERNANDO, CARANDANG, LAZARO-JAVIER, INTING, ZALAMEDA, * LOPEZ, M.V. DELOS SANTOS, GAERLAN ROSARIO, and LOPEZ, J.Y., JJ.

G.R. No. 196359 | 2021-05-11

DECISION
 
LEONEN, J.:
 
Given the variability and intensity of intimate human relationships, Article 36 of the Family Code on psychological incapacity as a ground for declaration of nullity of marriage was intended to be humane and evolved on a case-to-case basis, but resilient in its application. However, diametrically opposed to this intent, this Court's interpretation of the provision beginning with Santos v. Court of Appeals[1] and Republic v. Court of Appeals and Molina [2]—has proven to be restrictive, rigid, and intrusive on our rights to liberty, autonomy, and human dignity.
 
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