ANNULMENT - the pros and cons

Hmmmm! Good thing that you have opened the matter here before filing. Well, definitely one thing you have to consider when filing an annulment case is "money". Annulment of Marriage is very costly I tell you. It will cost you more than P100,000. depending on the lawyer you will employ. Second to note is the ground for filing an annulment. This is important because bu knowing so, the lawyer handling your case would have the idea if it is groundless or not, hence, he/she has the idea of the possibilities that your case will be granted by court. Third thing to consider is the effect on you and to your children. As you mentioned, your ground is "abandonment". I am afraid that your ground fall under legal separation. Make sure you have a real ground my friend because legal separation, annulment or declaration of nullity of marriage are not the same and have different effects when granted. Moreover, you need to think what is your purpose for filing. I think I was able to lay down the pros and cons. If you have questions, do not hesitate to ask or even PM me.

Six years apart is as good as divorced. I think it is only fair for you and your children to move on in life since your husband has abandoned his responsibility towards the family.

Well if its been 6 years then its really time for an annulment so that you could moved on with your single life from a legal perspective. Just wondering is annulment really costly?

Most of the case for anullment is the phsycologically incapacitated which brings more ground for the nullity of marriage. The first part of the annullment would be you and your husband to undergo a phsycological test. You need somebody as your witness, it's best thing you use your parents as your witness to solidufy the case or even your husband's parents if they are willing. This will take several months or even years of process depending on the judge that will handle the case. You can ask your lawyer on this.