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Article 294

RA 386 · Civil Code of the PhilippinesKey provision

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The claim for support, when proper and two or more persons are obliged to give it, shall be made in the following order: (1) From the spouse; (2) From the descendants of the nearest degree.

Official text — RA 386

The claim for support, when proper and two or more persons are obliged to give it, shall be made in the following order:

(1) From the spouse;

(2) From the descendants of the nearest degree;

(3) From the ascendants, also of the nearest degree;

(4) From the brothers and sisters.

Among descendants and ascendants the order in which they are called to the intestate succession of the person who has a right to claim support shall be observed. (144)

Source: lawphil.net (RA 386 as amended)

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