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Article 111

RA 386 · Civil Code of the PhilippinesKey provision

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The husband is responsible for the support of the wife and the rest of the family.

Official text — RA 386

The husband is responsible for the support of the wife and the rest of the family. These expenses shall be met first from the conjugal property, then from the husband's capital, and lastly from the wife's paraphernal property. In case there is a separation of property, by stipulation in the marriage settlements, the husband and wife shall contribute proportionately to the family expenses. (n)

Source: lawphil.net (RA 386 as amended)

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