Article 52

RA 386 · Civil Code of the PhilippinesKey provision

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Marriage is not a mere contract but an inviolable social institution.

Official text — RA 386

Marriage is not a mere contract but an inviolable social institution. Its nature, consequences and incidents are governed by law and not subject to stipulation, except that the marriage settlements may to a certain extent fix the property relations during the marriage. (n)

Source: lawphil.net (RA 386 as amended)

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