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Article 100

RA 386 · Civil Code of the Philippines

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The legal separation may be claimed only by the innocent spouse, provided there has been no condonation of or consent to the adultery or concubinage.

Official text — RA 386

The legal separation may be claimed only by the innocent spouse, provided there has been no condonation of or consent to the adultery or concubinage. Where both spouses are offenders, a legal separation cannot be claimed by either of them. Collusion between the parties to obtain legal separation shall cause the dismissal of the petition. (3a, Act No. 2710)

Source: lawphil.net (RA 386 as amended)

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