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TITLE III. RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS BETWEEN HUSBAND AND WIFE (ART. 6873)
DUTIES AND OBLIGATIONS. There is a very significant and practical purpose for
providing in law the duties and obligations of husband and wife. (e.g. Procreation
Read on Chi Ming Tsoi v. CA 266 SCRA 324)
NO COMPULSION. Except for support, a court cannot validly issue a decision
compelling spouse to live together, observe mutual love and respect, and fidelity.
DAMAGES FOR FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH OBLIGATIONS. There can be no action
for damages merely because of a breach of marital obligation. (Sta. Maria, Persons and
Family Relations Law)

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TITLE IV. PROPERTY RELATIONS BETWEEN HUSBAND AND WIFE (ART. 74-148)
Marriage is a social contract, seeks to establish as much as possible the
complete union of a husband and wife. By the contract of marriage, a man and a
woman enter a joint life, acting, living and working as one. There should be between
them a full and complete community of existence. (Sta. Maria, Persons and Family
Relations Law)