Legal & Judicial Ethics, 2012 Bar — Question 33

MULTIPLE CHOICE

Victor has been legally separated from his wife, Belen for fifteen (15) years. He has found true love and happiness with Amor and they lived together as husband and wife. Amor convinced Victor to study law and gave him financial support. Recently, Victor passed the 2011 Bar Examinations. Upon knowing this, Belen filed a complaint against Victor for immorality. Should Victor be allowed to take oath as an attorney? (A) Yes, his relationship with Amor is imbued with genuine love and cannot be considered immoral and indecent. (B) Yes, legal separation does not allow the spouses to remarry. (C) No, because legal separation does not dissolve the marriage and, therefore, Victor's relationship with Amor is still considered illicit. (D) Yes, it is totally unfair for Belen to complain since they have lived separate lives.

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