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Title IV — Property Relations Between Husband and Wife

Article 82

EO 209 · Family Code of the Philippines

ELI5— what this means for you

Donations made between future spouses before the wedding (part of the marriage settlement) are called 'donations propter nuptias.' These are valid gifts given in consideration of the upcoming marriage.

Official text — EO 209

Donations by reason of marriage are those which are made before its celebration, in consideration of the same, and in favor of one or both of the future spouses. (126)

Source: lawphil.net (EO 209 as amended)

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