Article 223

RA 386 · Civil Code of the Philippines

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The family home is the dwelling house where a person and his family reside, and the land on which it is situated.

Official text — RA 386

The family home is the dwelling house where a person and his family reside, and the land on which it is situated. If constituted as herein provided, the family home shall be exempt from execution, forced sale or attachment, except as provided in articles 232 and 243.

Source: lawphil.net (RA 386 as amended)

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