00:00 According to the experts in the law, the annulment of marriage here in the country is really forgettable.
00:05 So, to those who want to get married,
00:07 don't be fooled by those who are in a hurry, fast and cheap process.
00:12 This is the news of Mark Salazar.
00:14 Let's just call her Rose, not because her married life became a bed of roses.
00:23 In fact, she didn't care about the story of their marriage.
00:27 That's why she asked us to fulfill her request.
00:31 Parents and relatives forced us to get married.
00:38 We tried to work on our marriage.
00:42 I have doubts on her sexuality.
00:46 I have an emotional need that she won't give me.
00:50 I have a sexual need in marriage.
00:53 So, I said it's better if we separate.
00:57 Those like Rose who are brokenhearted and desperate are the target of online annulment scammers.
01:04 I tried to message that profile.
01:09 I just sent a message.
01:11 I tried to ask if I could make a video call to make sure that I deposited the initial payment.
01:21 But she didn't answer my video call.
01:23 How much should I pay?
01:26 She said it's P65,000 for 3 to 4 months.
01:32 Then, I'll be sent to a casino.
01:35 It's easy to recognize an annulment scammer.
01:38 If they promise a fast and easy annulment, they are scammers.
01:43 Those who promise 1 to 2 months, that's definitely a red flag.
01:48 It's true that 1 to 2 years is fast.
01:51 Sometimes, the process in court takes up to 5 years.
01:55 The second red flag is if it's too cheap.
01:58 If it's less than P100,000, most likely it's a scam.
02:04 The reason why it's expensive is because lawyers go through so much preparation.
02:08 So much has to be done to successfully annul your petition.
02:12 The cost of legit family lawyers is P180,000 in the province and P250,000 to P600,000 in Metro Manila.
02:22 The OFWs are the favorite victim of annulment scammers.
02:27 They are the ones who immediately bite the promise of non-appearance in court.
02:32 If they said non-appearance, you don't have to worry about it, then that's absolutely a red flag right there.
02:38 That's not a legit lawyer.
02:41 If you are an OFW, you still need to attend the court hearing via video conference in our consulate or embassy.
02:49 It's true that marriage is not like rice that you will sow when it's sown.
02:55 And you should believe that it's not easy to sow.
02:59 If I have even a little doubt, that am I ready or can I do this or will I be happy with this person,
03:10 you should think about it first.
03:13 Mark Salazar reporting for GMA Integrated News.
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