Article 117
ELI5— what this means for you
The wife may exercise any profession or occupation or engage in business.
Official text — RA 386
The wife may exercise any profession or occupation or engage in business. However, the husband may object, provided:
(1) His income is sufficient for the family, according to its social standing, and
(2) His opposition is founded on serious and valid grounds.
In case of disagreement on this question, the parents and grandparents as well as the family council, if any, shall be consulted. If no agreement is still arrived at, the court will decide whatever may be proper and in the best interest of the family. (n)
TITLE VI
PROPERTY RELATIONS BETWEEN HUSBAND AND WIFE
CHAPTER 1
General Provisions
Source: lawphil.net (RA 386 as amended)
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