Many were surprised when Kris Aquino’s legal counsels filed for declaration of nullity of marriage petition instead of legal separation or annulment.

In the July 15 episode of “Showbiz News Ngayon,” one of Kris’ lawyers, Anna Liza Logan, said, "We will have the court decide na ‘yung marriage was void from the beginning."

Aquino's other lawyer, Anne Sharlyne Goboy-Lapuz, added, “We are just ironing out some details in our petition because these are based on facts that Ms. Kris has to confer with us.”

The TV host’s lawyers have already prepared the draft of the petition and are just waiting for Aquino’s arrival from her short vacation in the US so she could read the document.

Logan refused to explain the basis of her client's case. “That part we do not want to disclose as of now dahil, like I said, Ms. Kris has to review our draft.”

James Yap has yet to reach out to them regarding the petition they’re filing in court.

“Actually wala pa although sa pagkakaalam ko, alam na ni Mr. James Yap ‘yung number ko. If he wants to call to discuss anything, puwede na niyang gawin ‘yun. Pero he has not done that,” Logan said.

Meanwhile, James still refuses to comment on his separation with Kris.

“Pagdating sa personal ko na buhay, no comment muna ako. Nadito ako, focus muna ako sa game,” James said when asked to comment on his marriage.

He admits, though, that “miss ko na sila.”

As for custody Aquino and Yap's son, Baby James, Logan shared that Yap has not taken any action to gain custody of the child.

“Wala pa pero under the Family Code since the child is below seven years old, automatic the custody will be with the mother.”