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Article 206

RA 386 · Civil Code of the PhilippinesKey provision

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The ownership, administration, possession and enjoyment of the common property belong to both spouses jointly.

Official text — RA 386

The ownership, administration, possession and enjoyment of the common property belong to both spouses jointly. In case of disagreement, the courts shall settle the difficulty.

Source: lawphil.net (RA 386 as amended)

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