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Article 137

RA 386 · Civil Code of the PhilippinesKey provision

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The wife shall have the administration of the paraphernal property, unless she delivers the same to the husband by means of a public instrument empowering him to administer it.

Official text — RA 386

The wife shall have the administration of the paraphernal property, unless she delivers the same to the husband by means of a public instrument empowering him to administer it.

In this case, the public instrument shall be recorded in the Registry of Property. As for the movables, the husband shall give adequate security. (1384a)

Source: lawphil.net (RA 386 as amended)

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