Article 51

RA 386 · Civil Code of the Philippines

ELI5— what this means for you

Minor children follow the domicile of their parents. Married women used to follow their husband's domicile — but the Family Code now allows them to have their own domicile.

Official text — RA 386

When the law creating or recognizing them, or any other provision does not fix the domicile of juridical persons, the same shall be understood to be the place where their legal representation is established or where they exercise their principal functions. (41a)

TITLE III

MARRIAGE

CHAPTER 1

Requisites of Marriage

Source: lawphil.net (RA 386 as amended)

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