Article 120

RA 386 · Civil Code of the PhilippinesKey provision

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A minor who according to law may contract marriage, may also execute his or her marriage settlements.

Official text — RA 386

A minor who according to law may contract marriage, may also execute his or her marriage settlements; but they shall be valid only if the persons designated by law to give consent to the marriage of the minor take part in the ante-nuptial agreement. In the absence of the parents or of a guardian, the consent to the marriage settlements will be given by the family council. (1318a)

Source: lawphil.net (RA 386 as amended)

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