Hi im separated with my ex husband for almost 23 yrs he abandoned my child and didn't support even 1 can of milk since I gave birth , he didn't work at all during our marriage life by the way our marriage is a secret one when we were in college all the si

You need to be prepared for the fact that this is a three-party fight: You, your spouse, and the Republic of the Philippines. The Office of the Solicitor General (OSG) will act as the 'protector of the institution.' They will send a prosecutor to investigate if you and your spouse are 'colluding' (i.e., agreeing to lie just to get the annulment). If they think you're 'teaming up' to bypass the law, the case will be dismissed. Should you wish to discuss this further, you may contact our office.