Can text messages be used in court to prove adultery in the Philippines?

Can text messages be used in court to prove adultery in the Philippines?

Can text messages be used in court to prove infidelity/adultery in the Philippines? Text messages may be used as evidence if you are able to authenticate the same in a manner prescribed under the Rules on Electronic Evidence (REE). 1 (k) of the REE, text messages are considered “Ephemeral electronic communication”.

What happens if my wife commits adultery?

Your spouse’s infidelity can be considered by the Court when making decisions at the end of your marriage. You should consult an family attorney. In this case, your spouse’s adultery may result in he or she paying more alimony. Your spouse’s adultery can only affect the divorce so much, however.

What is the difference between adultery and concubinage?

Adultery is committed by a wife and should be charged together with the other man, while concubinage is committed by a husband and should be charged together with the other woman or concubine. The case can be passed off as concubinage if cohabitation happens in the conjugal dwelling or in any other place.

How long is the sentence for adultery?

Adultery is punishable by imprisonment of Prision Correcional in its medium and maximum period ( range of 2 years, 4 months and 1 day to 6 years imprisonment). Both your wife and her paramour shall be subjected to such punishment if found guilty.