When is parental advise to marriage required?

Parental advise to marriage is required when one or both of the contracting parties are between the ages of 21 and 25. Art. 15 of the Family Code states that: "Any contracting party between the age of twenty-one and twenty-five shall be obliged to ask their parents or guardian for advice upon the intended marriage."
What is the effect if no parental advice was obtained or if the advice was unfavorable?

If the parties do not obtain such advice, or if it be unfavorable, the marriage license shall not be issued till after three (3) months following the completion of the publication of the application. [Art. 15, Family Code]


If the marriage license is issued within the said 3 months and the parties were able to get married on the basis of such marriage license, is the said marriage valid?

The marriage is completely valid but the parties responsible for the irregularity shall be civilly, criminally or administratively liable in accordance with Article 4, Paragraph 3 of the Family Code of the Philippines which states that:

“An irregularity in the formal requisites shall not affect the validity of the marriage but the party or parties responsible for the irregularity shall be civilly, criminally and administratively liable.”


How is parental advice submitted during the application for marriage license?

A sworn statement by the contracting parties to the effect that such advice has been sought, together with the written advice given, if any, shall be attached to the application for marriage license. Should the parents or guardian refuse to give any advice, this fact shall be stated in the sworn statement. [Art. 15, Family Code]