Sanes Law Office

29/12/2025

TO ALL OUR VALUED CLIENTS:

Please be informed that Sanes Law Office will be closed from December 30, 2025, to January 04, 2026, in observance of the year-end holidays.

The office will resume on January 05, 2026.

For urgent matters, you may send us a message, and we will attend to your concerns upon our return.

Thank you for your understanding, and we wish everyone a peaceful and prosperous New Year!

10/08/2025

To all our valued clients, our office is closed today, August 11, 2025.

Thank you!

26/05/2025

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23/04/2025

02/04/2025

To all our valued clients:

Please be advised of the changes to our office hours, effective April 7, 2025.

Thank you!

19/03/2025

To all our valued clients:

Please be informed that the office will be closed on March 20-21, 2025. We will resume regular office on March 24, 2025.

Thank you for your understanding and consideration!

08/01/2025

To our valued clients and future clients,

Please be guided by the current IBP TARIFF RATES imposed upon all lawyers in Misamis Occidental Chapter, effective March 1, 2024, as this is the MANDATORY MINIMUM RATES for legal services. (See photos below)

Legal service fees may be charged at a higher rate upon the discretion of the lawyer, provided it is reasonable but, fees must not be below the MINIMUM set in the tariff; otherwise, the lawyer may be charged for disciplinary action or may be reported to the Executive Judge (RTC) for the suspension or revocation of their notarial commission.

We understand the changes may come as a shock for everyone, but, as it is, we lawyers are not immune from the increase in prices for everyday needs and fees for the continuance of our practice.

We thank you for your understanding and continued support and patronage!

08/01/2025

The Supreme Court (SC) En Banc has approved the Rule on Family Mediation (Rule) in a resolution dated November 5, 2024 in A.M. No. 24-02-06-SC. This initiative aims to address the emerging need for family mediation, both domestic and international, enhance the efficiency of family courts, reduce court backlogs, and promote the best interests of the child. The Rule also introduces innovations in dealing with family cases.

The Rule describes family mediation as a process in which a mediator, acting as an impartial third party, facilitates the resolution of family disputes and helps the parties in reaching voluntary agreements.

Family mediation, a non-adversarial process, should include children and give them a chance to share their thoughts on issues that impact them. The process must focus on what is best for the child and the family.

The Rule is limited to suits between spouses; parents and children; other ascendants and descendants; siblings; relatives within the fourth civil degree of consanguinity (by blood) or affinity (by marriage); and parties in a common-law, dating or sexual relationship, former or present.

The Rule took effect 15 calendar days after publication. It was published in a newspaper of general circulation on December 14, 2024.

Following the Rule’s approval, the Committee, together with the Philippine Judicial Academy, shall prepare for the Application, Training, and Accreditation of Family Mediators.

Read the full text of the Press Release: https://sc.judiciary.gov.ph/sc-approves-rule-on-family-mediation/

Read the full text of the Resolution: https://sc.judiciary.gov.ph/24-02-06-sc-the-rule-on-family-mediation/



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31/12/2024

Happy New Year from Sanes Law Office!

As we bid adieu to 2024, we wanted to express our sincere appreciation for the trust and confidence. We wish everyone a prosperous year. Cheers to another incredible year!