Aiko Melendez wins case against ex-hubby

• denise
• Jul 6,2008 | 298 Readers
• In: Actors, Models, Politicians

One Fight Won, Another To Go

The actress turned politician has aced her former husband by having the judge’s nod in her appeal for protection against him. This was reveled in when recently, the Quezon City Regional Trial Court granted the permanent protection order that Aiko had requested.

Aiko’s legal counsel Atty. Rodel Dascil gave details about the protection order. The order dictates that Martin cannot come within 1,000 meters of Aiko, which is double the previous 500-meter limit of the temporary protection order.

Their daughter Marthena will remain in Aiko’s custody, with Martin having three-hour visitation rights every Sunday. The court also gave Martin special time with his daughter during occasions like Christmas and birthdays. All visitations will be conducted in the presence of Marthena’s nanny and bodyguard.

Last July 2, Aiko attended the hearing of the annulment case she filed at Branch 225 under Judge Sempio Diy. According to Atty Dascil’s text message, “Uncontested na default na si Martin for not appearing (during the hearing) together with his lawyer. Our pre-trial brief was accepted without comments.”

Aiko will again appear in court a couple of weeks from now. A psychiatrist, who will also stand as a witness, will also be presented by Aiko’s legal counsel in the annulment case.