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Article 399

RA 386 · Civil Code of the PhilippinesKey provision

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Emancipation by marriage or by voluntary concession shall terminate parental authority over the child's person.

Official text — RA 386

Emancipation by marriage or by voluntary concession shall terminate parental authority over the child's person. It shall enable the minor to administer his property as though he were of age, but he cannot borrow money or alienate or encumber real property without the consent of his father or mother, or guardian. He can sue and be sued in court only with the assistance of his father, mother or guardian. (317a)

Source: lawphil.net (RA 386 as amended)

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