Perez VS CATINDIG
Perez VS CATINDIG
5816
Facts:
with Lily Corazon Gomez in 1968. He confessed that he had married her
Harvard Law School. In 1983, while reconnecting with his old friend Dr.
USA, and had a child together. Later on, Dr. Perez discovered that their
marriage was void under Philippine law due to the unrecognized divorce
decree. Attorney Catindig promised to rectify the situation and legally adopt
their son.
Additionally, Dr. Perez found a love letter from Attorney Catindig to Attorney
removed." That same year, Attorney Catindig abandoned Dr. Perez and
immorality and violations of Rule 1.01, Canon 7, and Rule 7.03 of the Code
recommendations.
Held:
Atty. Catindig's subsequent marriage while his previous one was still in
effect clearly reflects a deliberate disregard for the sanctity of marriage and
our legal system. By his own admission, Atty. Catindig made a mockery of
the institution of marriage, exploiting his legal expertise in the process. This
disbarment.
and of violating the Lawyer’s Oath and Rule 1.01, Canon 7 and Rule 7.03