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Article 118

RA 386 · Civil Code of the PhilippinesKey provision

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The property relations between husband and wife shall be governed in the following order: (1) By contract executed before the marriage; (2) By the provisions of this Code; and (3) By custom.

Official text — RA 386

The property relations between husband and wife shall be governed in the following order:

(1) By contract executed before the marriage;

(2) By the provisions of this Code; and

(3) By custom. (1315a)

Source: lawphil.net (RA 386 as amended)

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