Psychological assessments based on testimonies of petitioner, respondent, respondent’s mother, and the spouses’ mutual friend may be given credence, unless there are reasons to believe that the testimonies are fabricated. As long as the totality of the evidence establishes petitioner’s psychological incapacity, the declaration of nullity of marriage is warranted.

Causing Dela Cruz Law Office is a marital law practitioner based in Iloilo City.