Title V — The Family
Article 162
ELI5— what this means for you
The provisions on the family home in this Title apply to family homes already existing at the time the Family Code took effect (August 3, 1988). Those family homes constituted under the old Civil Code rules are now automatically governed by the Family Code rules.
Official text — EO 209
The provisions in this Chapter shall also govern existing family residences insofar as said provisions are applicable. (n)
TITLE VI
PATERNITY AND FILIATION
Chapter 1. Legitimate Children
Source: lawphil.net (EO 209 as amended)
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