Title IV — Property Relations Between Husband and Wife
Article 136
ELI5— what this means for you
Even under complete separation, both spouses must still jointly contribute to the household expenses (food, shelter, children's education) in proportion to their respective incomes. One cannot totally refuse to support the family.
Official text — EO 209
The spouses may jointly file a verified petition with the court for the voluntary dissolution of the absolute community or the conjugal partnership of gains, and for the separation of their common properties.
All creditors of the absolute community or of the conjugal partnership of gains, as well as the personal creditors of the spouse, shall be listed in the petition and notified of the filing thereof. The court shall take measures to protect the creditors and other persons with pecuniary interest. (191a)
Source: lawphil.net (EO 209 as amended)
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