When is marriage counselling for the issuance of a marriage license required? 

Marriage counselling for the issuance of a marriage license required cases where the parties need parental consent or parental advice. If only one of the contracting parties need parental consent or parental advice, the other party must be present at the counselling (Art. 16, Family Code). 


Who will issue the certificate of marriage counselling?

The priest, imam or minister authorized to solemnize marriage under Article 7 of this Code or a marriage counsellor duly accredited by the proper government agency (Art. 16, Family Code).


What is the effect of lack of certificate of marriage counselling?

The effect of lack of certificate of marriage counselling is the same as the lack of parental advice. Failure to attach said certificates of marriage counselling shall suspend the issuance of the marriage license for a period of three months from the completion of the publication of the application (Art. 16, Family Code).