Title IV — Property Relations Between Husband and Wife
Article 98
ELI5— what this means for you
If one spouse abandons the other without just cause, the abandoned spouse may petition the court for sole administration of the community property and for support from it.
Official text — EO 209
Neither spouse may donate any community property without the consent of the other. However, either spouse may, without the consent of the other, make moderate donations from the community property for charity or on occasions of family rejoicing or family distress. (n)
Source: lawphil.net (EO 209 as amended)
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