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Article 221

RA 386 · Civil Code of the PhilippinesKey provision

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The following shall be void and of no effect: (1) Any contract for personal separation between husband and wife.

Official text — RA 386

The following shall be void and of no effect:

(1) Any contract for personal separation between husband and wife;

(2) Every extra-judicial agreement, during marriage, for the dissolution of the conjugal partnership of gains or of the absolute community of property between husband and wife;

(3) Every collusion to obtain a decree of legal separation, or of annulment of marriage;

(4) Any simulated alienation of property with intent to deprive the compulsory heirs of their legitime.

Source: lawphil.net (RA 386 as amended)

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