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Article 253

RA 386 · Civil Code of the Philippines

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The family council shall be composed of five members, who shall be relatives of the parties concerned.

Official text — RA 386

The family council shall be composed of five members, who shall be relatives of the parties concerned. But the court may appoint one or two friends of the family.

Source: lawphil.net (RA 386 as amended)

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