Title XI — Summary Judicial Proceedings in the Family Law
Article 241
ELI5— what this means for you
Judgment in summary proceedings shall be immediately final and executory — no appeal is possible. This is to prevent delay in family matters where decisions must be made quickly (e.g., a child needs a guardian now, not in 2 years after appeals).
Official text — EO 209
Jurisdiction over the petition shall, upon proof of notice to the other spouse, be exercised by the proper court authorized to hear family cases, if one exists, or in the regional trial court or its equivalent sitting in the place where either of the spouses resides. (n)
Source: lawphil.net (EO 209 as amended)
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