PERSONS AND FAMILY RELATIONS D.

Mandatory or Prohibitory Laws

OUTLINE
NCC Art. 5 with NCC Art. 17 (3)
I. INTRODUCTION Nerwin v PNOC, G.R. No. 167057, April 11,
2012
1 Tolentino, Civil Code, pp. 1-10 [1990 Edition]

E. Waiver of rights
II. EFFECT AND APPLICATION OF LAWS
NCC Art. 6
Arts. 1 to 13, pp. 1-52 of Tolentino NCC Art. 2035
NCC 1 - 18
DM Consunji vs. CA, G.R. No. 137873, April 20,
A. When law takes effect 2001
Aujero V PhilComSat, G.R. No. 193484, January
NCC 2 18, 2012
Revised Administrative Code (RAC) Secs. 18- ` Villareal v People, G.R.No.151258, February1,
24 2012
Exec. Order 200, Sec. 2 Dela Cruz v. Dela Cruz, G.R. No. 192383,
December 4, 2013.
Tañada v. Tuvera 136 SCRA 27 Dona Adela v Tidcorp, G.R. No. 201931,
Fuentes vs. Roca, G.R. No. 178902, April 21, February 11, 2015
2010 BBB v AAA, G.R. No. 193225, February 9, 2015
Commissioner v Hypermix, G.R. No. 179579,
February 1, 2012 F. Repeal of laws
Acaac v Azcuna, Jr., G.R. No. 187378, Sept.
30, 2013 NCC 7
Garcillano v House of Representatives, G.R. cf. 1987 Constitution, Art. XVIII Sec. 3
No. 170338, December 23, 2008 FC 254, 255

Thornton vs. Thornton, Aug. 16, 2004

B. Ignorance of the law Kida v Senate, G.R. No. 196271, February 28,
2012
NCC 3 Yinlu Bicol v Trans-Asia, G.R. No. 207942, Jan.
KASILAG VS. RODRIGUEZ, 69 PHIL 217 12 2015
Elegado v. Court of Appeals, 173 SCRA
285
G. Judicial Decisions
C. Retroactivity of laws
NCC 8
NCC 4, cf. NCC 2252 - 2269
Revised Penal Code (RPC) 22 Pesca vs. Pesca, G.R. No. 136921. April 17,
Family Code (FC) 256 2001
De Castro v JBC, G. R. No. 191002, April 20,
Simon v Chan, G.R. No. 157547, February 23, 2010
2011
Francisco vs. CA , G.R. No. 102330. November Republic v Rehman Enterprises, GR 199310,
25, 1998 Feb.19, 2014
CF: Pesca vs. Pesca, G.R. No. 136921. April
17, 2001
David v Agbay, G.R. No. 199113 March 18, H. Duty to render judgment
2015
Abad v. Philcomsat, G.R. No. 200620, March NCC 9, 10
18, 2015 RPC 5
People v. Ritter 194 SCRA 690
I. Presumption and Applicability of Custom
III. PERSONS & PERSONALITY
NCC 11 - 12
cf. 1987 Constitution, Art. XII Sec. 5
Rules of Court Rule 129 (2), (3) A. The concept of a ‘person’ and ‘personality’

Martinez v. Van Buskirk, 18 Phil. 79 NCC 37 - 39

J. Legal periods B. Commencement and termination of

personality
NCC 13
cf. Rules of Court (ROC) Rule 22 1. Natural Persons
RAC Sec. 31
(a) Birth
Internal Revenue v Primetown, GR 162155,
August 28, 2007 NCC 40 - 41
Montajes v People, G.R. No. 183449, March 12, 1987 Constitution, Art. II Sec. 12
2012 P.D. 603 [Child and Youth Welfare Code], Art.
5
K. Applicability of Penal Laws FC 164, 2nd par. , FC 180
RPC Arts. 256 - 259
NCC 14, 17(3), RPC Art. 2
Geluz v. CA 2 SCRA 801
L. Binding effect Quimiging v. Icao 34 SCRA 134
De Jesus v. Syquia 58 Phil 866
NCC 15 Continental Steel v. Montano, GR 182836,
cf. FC 26 October 13, 2009

Tenchavez v. Escaño 15 SCRA 355

Lavadia vs. Heirs of Luna, G.R. No. 171914, (b) Death
July 23, 2014
Board of Commissioners vs. de la Rosa, 197 NCC 42
SCRA 853
ATCI Overseas Corp vs. Echin, G.R. No. Limjoco v. Intestate Estate of Pio Fragante 80
178551, Oct. 11, 2010 Phil 776
Dumlao v. Quality Plastics 70 SCRA 472
NCC 16 Eugenio v. Velez 185 SCRA 425
Marcos v. Manglapus, G.R. No. 88211. Oct. 27,
Amos v Bellis, 20 SCRA 358 1989
Noveras v. Noveras, G.R. No. 188289, August Valino v Adriano, GR 182894, April 22, 2014
20, 2014 Berot v. Siapno, G.R. No. 188944, July 09,
2014

NCC 17 NCC 43
ROC Rule 131 Sec. 3 (jj) - (kk) (1989 Rev.
Raytheon v Rouzie, GR 162894, February 26, Rules on Evidence)
2008
Joaquin v. Navarro 93 Phil 257
NCC 18
Tamano v Ortiz, G.R. No. 126603, June 29,
1998 2. Juridical Persons
Llave vs Republic, GR 169766, March 30, 2011
Zamoranos v People, G.R. No. 193902, June 1, NCC 44-47
2011 Batas Pambansa Blg. 68 (Corp. Code), Secs.
Villagracia v Sharia, GR 188832, April 23, 2014 2, 4, 17
NCC 1767-1768
C. Restrictions on civil capacity
1. Presumption of capacity, Art. 37 NCC
Catalan vs. Basa, G.R. No. 159567, July 31,
2007
2. Restrictions on capacity to act
NCC 38 - 39, cf. NCC 1327
(a) Minority
1. Age of majority, R.A. 6809
2. A.M. NO. 03-02-05-SC Rules on
Guardianship
3. Suffrage, Sec. 1 Art. V 1987 Constitution [cf.
Sangguniang Kabataan]
4. Marriage, FC 5; 45 (1); cf. R.A. 6809; FC 79
5. Contracts
NCC 1327
NCC 1390 (par. 1), 1403 (par. 3)
NCC 1397, 1399
NCC 1489
NCC 1426 - 1427
Mercado v. Espiritu 37 Phil 215
Bambalan v. Maramba 51 Phil 417
Suan Chian v. Alcantara 85 Phil 669
Braganza v. Villa-Abrille 105 Phil 456
6. Criminal liability
RPC 12 (2) - (3);
RPC 13 (2); PD 603 Secs. 189 – 204
Also see: Rule 3, Section 5 1997 Rules of Civil
Procedure
Juvenile Justice Law, Secs 6 and 7
Atizado vs People, GR No. 173822, October
13, 2010
(b) Insanity
1. Marriage, FC 45 (2), Art. 79
2. Contracts, NCC 1327 (1), 1328
3. Criminal liability,
RPC 12 (1)
Rule 101, Rules of Court
US v. Vaguilar, 27 Phil 88
People v. Rafanan 204 SCRA 65
Standard Oil v. Arenas, GR No. L-5921, July
25, 1911
People v Bugalao, GR 184757, Oct. 5, 2011
Oropesa v Oropesa, GR 184528, April 25,
2012
Crewlink v Teringtering, GR 166803, October
14, 2012
(c) Deaf-Mutism, NCC 1327 (2), 807 & 820
(d) Prodigality, ROC Rule 92 Sec. 2
(e) Civil Interdiction, RPC 34, 41
(f) Family Relations
FC 150-151; cf. FC 87, 37, 38
NCC 1490
NCC 2035
cf. NCC 963-967
(g) Alienage, cf. Art. XII, Secs. 11, 1987
Constitution
Cordora vs COMELEC, February 19, 2009
Reyes v COMELEC, G.R. No. 207264, June
25, 2013
Go v. Republic, G.R. No. 202809, July 02,
2014
David v Agbay, G.R. No. 199113 March 18,
2015
(h) Absence, NCC 381 – 396, FC 41
Olaguer v Purugganan, GR 158907, February
12, 2007
(i) Insolvency and Trusteeship, NCC 1381,
1491, 2236, 2237
Umale v ASB Realty, GR 181126, June 15,
2011
(j) Gender, Art. II, Sec. 14, 1987 Constitution; cf.
NCC 403
See also: Rule 3 Section 4, 1997 Rules of Civil
Procedure
(k) Physical Incapacity/Disease, FC 45(5),
45(6), 46, NCC 820
Heirs Of Favis, Sr. v Gonzales, et al., GR. No.
185922, Jan. 15 2014
D. Domicile and residence of persons
1. Juridical persons, NCC 51
2. Natural persons
NCC 50
FC 69, cf. NCC 110
cf. FC 55, 101, 149, 152, 101
Romualdez-Marcos vs COMELEC, 248 SCRA
300
Jalosjos v COMELEC, GR 191970, April 24,
2012
IV. INTRODUCTION TO THE FAMILY CODE
Legarda, Mawis and Vargas, “Family Law in the
Philippines.”
A. Effect and Retroactivity
E.O. 29, as amended by E.O. 227, R.A. 6809,
R.A. 7610
FC 256, cf. FC 36 in rel. to 39, FC 105, FC 162,
FC 257
Lupo Atienza v. Judge Brilliantes, 243 SCRA
32
Bernabe vs. Alejo, 374 SCRA 180
Fuentes vs. Roca, G.R. No. 178902, April 21,
2010
B. Repeal/Amendment
FC 254, 255
V. MARRIAGE & PERSONAL RELATIONS
BETWEEN SPOUSES
A. The concept of “marriage”
FC 1 cf. NCC 52, FC 149
Art II Sec. 12, 1987 Constitution
Art. XV Sec. 2, 1987 Constitution
Obergefell Et Al. v. Hodges, Director, Ohio
Department Of Health, Et Al. Supreme Court Of
The United States, Nos. 14–556, 14-562,14-571
and 14–57, 200 U. S. 321
(http://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/14pdf/14
-556_3204.pdf)
B. Nature of marriage in Philippine law
FC 1
cf. Rule 131 Sec. 3 (aa), 1989 Rules on
Evidence,
NCC 220
Muslim Code, (P.D. 1083) Sec. 14
Goitia vs Campos-Rueda, 35 Phils 252
Sermonia v Republic, 233 SCRA 155
Perido v Perido, 63 SCRA 97
Silverio vs Republic, October 22, 2007
People v De La Cruz, G.R. No.187683,
February 11, 2010
De Santis v Intestate Estate Jalandoni,
December 1, 2010
Cercado-Siga v. Cercado, Jr., G.R. No. 185374,
March 11, 2015
C. Agreements during and prior to marriage
1. Stipulations in marriage
FC 1 cf. NCC 221, FC 75
Espinosa v Atty. Omana, A.C. No. 9081,
October 12, 2011
2. Breach of promise to marry
NCC 19 - 21; NCC 2176; MC 22
Hermosisima v. CA 109 Phil 629
Wassmer v. Velez 12 SCRA 648
Tanjanco v. CA 18 SCRA 994
Baksh v. CA, 219 SCRA 115
Abanag v Mabute, AM P-11-2922, April 4, 2011

D. Requisites for a valid marriage
Mariategui v. CA 205 SCRA 337
1. Kinds of requisites & effects of non-
compliance
FC 2-3; FC 4; FC 5; FC 35; FC 45 cf. NCC 53
RPC 350-351
De Mijares vs Villaluz, 274 SCRA 1
2. Essential requisites
(a) Legal Capacity
(i) Gender, FC 2 ( 1) cf. FC 148
Silverio vs Republic, G.R. No. 174689, October
22, 2007
(ii). Age
FC 5; FC 35 (1); R.A. 6809 cf. FC 21
NCC 54 & 80 (1)
RPC 344
cf. DOJ Opinion 145 S.1991 (Oct. 1991)
(iii) Absence of impediment, FC 5, 35
Garcia vs. Recio, 365 SCRA 437
Te vs. Choa, G.R. No. 126446, Nov. 29, 2000
(346 SCRA 327)
Nollora v People, GR 191425, September
7, 2011
Avenido v Avenido, G.R. No. 173540, Jan
22 2014
(iv). Parental consent
FC 14; FC 15; FC 45 (1)
(v) Consent freely given by both spouses
(a). Mistake as to identity,
FC 35 (5); NCC 86 (1)
(b). Effect of insanity, FC 45 (2)
(c). Effect of fraud, FC 45 (3); FC 46, NCC
1338 – 1344
Anaya vs Palaroan, Nov. 26, 1970
(d). Effect of force, intimidation and
undue influence, FC 45 (4); NCC 1335 –
1337
Villanueva vs CA, 505 Scra 564
(e). Effect of physical incapacity/impotence,
FC 45 (5)
Jimenez v. Cañizares 109 Phil 27
Alcazar v Alcazar, G.R. No. 174451, October
13, 2009
(f) Effect of affliction with STD, FC 45 (6); 46
(3)
5. Formal Requisites
(a) Marriage license
Republic v. CA, 236 SCRA 257
Sy vs. CA, G.R. No. 127263, April 12, 2000
Alcantara vs. Alcantara, G.R. No. 167746,
Aug. 28, 2007
De Castro v De Castro, G.R. No. 160172,
February 13, 2008
Abbas vs Abbas, G.R. No. 183896,
January 30, 2013
1. Where to apply, FC 9 - 10
2. Requirements for issuance
a. application, FC 11
b. proof of capacity, FC 12-14; FC 21 cf. NCC
84
cf. DOJ Opinion 50 S. 1991 (April 30, 1991)
DOJ Opinion 146 S. 1991 (Oct. 17, 1991)
c. parental advice, FC 15
d. marriage counseling, FC 16
e. publication, FC 17
f. investigation of impediments, FC 18
g. payment of fees, FC 19
h. family planning certificate, P.D. 965
3. Place where valid, FC 20
4. Period of validity, FC 20
5. Duties of the Civil Registrar, FC 24-25
Alcantara vs Alcantara, GR No. 167746, Aug.
28, 2007
Abbas vs Abbas, G.R. No. 183896,
January 30, 2013
6. Marriages exempt from license
requirement
FC 27-34, cf. NCC 76, P.D. 1083
Niñal vs. Bayadog, G.R. 133778, Mar. 14, 2000
De Castro vs. De Castro, G.R. 160172,
February 13, 2008
Republic vs Dayot, March 28, 2008
(b) Authority of the solemnizing officer
1. Who are authorized
FC 7, 10, 31 & 32
NCC 56, 74, 76
R.A. 7160 (1991 Local Government Code),
Secs. 444(b)(1)(xviii), 445 (b)(1)(xviii)
Aranes vs Occiano, 380 SCRA 402
Navarro v. Domagtoy S.C. A.M. MTJ-96-1088,
July 19, 1996
Beso v Daguman, 323 SCRA 566 (2000)
Ronulo vs. People of the Philippines, G.R. No.
182438, July 2, 2014
2. How authorized
FC 7 (2) cf. NCC 92-96
Villar v. Paraiso 96 Phil 659
3. Effect of absence of authority
FC 4; FC 35 (2)
RPC 352
cf. Tenchavez v. Escaño, 15 SCRA 355 at
page 360
4. Duties of the solemnizing officer, FC 23-24
5. Effect of irregularity, FC 4
(c) Marriage Ceremony
1. Form of ceremony, FC 3 (3); FC 6 cf. FC 33,
FC 8
Martinez v. Tan 12 Phil 731
COMPARE TO: Morigo v People, G.R. No.
145226. February 06, 2004
2. Place for ceremony, FC 8; FC 28-29; FC
32-33
3. Issuance of marriage certificate, FC 6; FC
22, 23
Madridejo v. De Leon 55 Phil 1
People v. Borromeo 133 SCRA 106
E. Law governing validity of marriages abroad
1. General rule in contracts
(a) As to form, NCC 17 (1) and (2)
(b) As to substantive requirements, NCC 15 &
17 (3)
2. Special rule in marriage
(a) lex loci celebrationis, FC 26; FC 21, FC 10
Yao Kee v. Sy-Gonzales, 167 SCRA 786
Republic vs. Orbecido III, G.R. No. 154380,
October 5, 2005
Fujiki v Marinay, G.R. No. 196049, June 26,
2013
(b) Exceptions
FC 26 in relation to
FC 35(1), 35(4), 35(5) and (6), 36, 37 & 38
cf. NCC 71
DOJ Opinion No. 11 S. 1990 (Jan. 17, 1990)
F. Common-law marriages/ ‘live-in’
relationships
FC 147, cf. RPC 350
FC 148 (“adulterous”)
Rule 131 Sec. 3 (aa) – (cc), 1989 Rules on
Evidence cf. NCC 220
FC 26 par. 1
NCC Book II, Title III (484-501)
Lesaca v. Lesaca, 91 Phil 135
Yaptinchay v. Torres, 28 SCRA 489
Eugenio v. Velez, G.R. No. 85140 May 17,
1990
Estrada v Escritor, A.M. No. P-02-1651, August
4, 2003
G. Void Marriages
General rule, FC 4
1. Kinds of void marriages
(a) Absence of requisites
FC 35 cf. FC 234, RA 6809
Alcantara v Alcantara, GR NO. 1677446, Aug.
18, 2007
So v Valera, GR 150677, June 5, 2009
De Castro v De Castro, G.R. No. 160172, Feb.
13, 2008
Republic v Dayot, G.R. No. 175581, March
28, 2008
Abbas vs Abbas, G.R. No. 183896,
January 30, 2013
(b) Bigamous and polygamous marriages,
FC 35(4), 39, 40, 41, 44
RPC 344, 349
Wiegel v. Sempio-Diy, 143 SCRA 499
(1986)
Terre v. Terre, 211 SCRA 6
Domingo v. CA 226 SCRA 572
Cariño vs. Cariño 351 SCRA 127
Bobis vs. Bobis, G.R. No. 138509, July 31,
2000
Mercado vs.Tan, G.R. No 137110, August 1,
2000
Ty vs CA, 346 SCRA 327
Tenebro vs. CA, G.R. No. 150758. February 18,
2004 (read concurring of Justice Vitug and
dissent of Justice Carpio)
Morigo vs Morigo, 422 SCRA 376
Teves v People, GR 188775, August 24, 2011
Nollora v People, GR 191425, September 7,
2011
Montanez vs Cipriano, GR 181089, October 22,
2012
See: Abbas vs Abbas, G.R. No. 183896,
January 30, 2013
Capili v People, GR 183805, July 3, 2013
Fujiki v Marinay, G.R. No. 196049, June 26,
2013
Go- Bangayan v Bangayan, G.R. No. 201061,
July 3, 2013
People v Odtuhan, GR 191566, July 17, 2013
Iwasawa vs Gangan, , G.R. No. 204169, SEP 11
2013
SSS v. Azote, G.R. No. 209741, April 15, 2015
(c) Subsequent marriage, upon reappearance of
absent spouse
FC 41 in relation to FC 42-44
NCC 390-391, FC 55 (10), FC 101
Jones v. Hortiguela 64 Phil 179
Republic vs. Nolasco, 220 SCRA 20, March 17,
1993
Bienvenido vs. CA, 237 SCRA 676, October 24,
1994
SSS vs Jarque, G.R. No. 165545, March 24,
2006
Procedure
Republic v Granada, GR No. 187512, June 13,
2012
(d) Bad faith of both spouses, under FC 44.
Other effects of bad faith: 43, 40, 45, 81, 86
(e) Psychological incapacity under FC 36
FC 36, 39, 68-71
R.A. 8533
Santos v. CA 240 SCRA 20
Chi Ming Tsoi v. CA G.R. No. 119190, Jan.
16, 1997
Republic v Molina, G.R. No. 108763 February
13, 1997
Hernandez vs. Court of Appeals, 320 SCRA
76, December 08, 1999
Marcos vs. Marcos, 343 SCRA 755, October
19, 2000
Republic vs. Dagdag, 351 SCRA 425
RP vs. Quintero-Hamano, G.R. No. 149498,
May 20, 2004
Antonio vs. Reyes, G.R. No. 155800, Mar.
10,2005
Republic vs. Tanyag-San Jose, 517 SCRA 123,
February 6, 2007
Almelor vs RTC-Las Pinas, GR No. 179620,
Aug. 26, 2008
Te vs Te, GR No. 161793, Feb. 13, 2009
Azcueta vs RP, G.R. No. 180668, May 26,
2009
Halili v Halili, GR 165424, June 9, 2009
(Motion for Recon)
Najera v Najera, GR 164817, July 3, 2009
Camacho-Reyes v Reyes, G.R. No. 185286,
August 18, 2010
Kalaw v Fernandez, GR 166357, September
19, 2011
Mendoza v Republic, GR 157854, November
12, 2012
Republic v De Gracia, GR. No. 171557, Feb. 4. Procedure in actions for declaration of nullity
12, 2014
Kalaw v Fernandez, GR 166357, January 14, a. Requisite for valid remarriage, see VII
2015 (E)(10)(b) above
Viñas v. Viñas, G.R. No. 208790, January 21, b. Safeguards against collusion, FC 48
2015
Mallilin v Jamesolamin, G.R. No. 192718, 18 Malcampo Sin vs. Sin, 355 SCRA 285
Feb. 2015 Ancheta vs Ancheta, 424 SCRA 725
Yuk Ling Ong v Co, G.R. No. 206653, 25 Feb. Republic v CA, G.R. No. 159594, November 12,
2015 2012

c. No confession of judgment, FC 48; cf. NCC

(f) Incestuous marriages, FC 37 cf. NCC 963- 2035
967
(g) Marriages against public policy d. A.M. No. 02-11-10-SC. March 4, 2003

FC 38, compare FC 38(6) with NCC 80(6) Jocson v. Robles 22 SCRA 521
RPC 246 Tolentino v. Villanueva 56 SCRA 1
NCC 80(7), 82
NCC 963-967 e. Participation of the OSG

Mendoza v Republic, GR 157854, November

(h) Non-compliance under FC 35 (2), 53, 52. 12, 2012
102, 129
Sec. 21, 22 and 23, A.M. No. 02-11-10-SC. f. No Motion to Dismiss
March 4, 2003
NOTE: FC 147 and 148 Aurelio v Aurelio, G.R. No. 175367, June 6,
2011
2. Who can invoke nullity, FC 36, FC 39, FC
40 5. Other Matters
Sec. 2, A.M. No. 02-11-10-SC. March 4, 2003
Chan v Chan, G.R. No. 179786, July, 14, 2013
Niñal vs. Bayadog, G.R. 133778, Mar. 14, 2000
Catalan vs. Court of Appeals, 514 SCRA 607, 6. Effects of pendency of action for declaration
February 6, 2007 of nullity - Art. 49, 198
Enrico vs. Heirs of Sps. Medinaceli, G.R. No.
173614, September 28, 2007 7. Effects of res judicata
Carlos s. Sandoval, GR 179922, December 16,
2008 Mallion vs Alcantara, 506 SCRA 336
Ablaza v Republic, G.R. No. 158298, August 11,
2010 8. Effects of final judgment declaring nullity

(a) In general, FC 50-54, but see FC 147-

3. When to file action for declaration of nullity 148; 198, 213

FC 39 in relation to FC 255, 256 (b) On remarriage, FC 40, 41

FC 42, par. 2
(c) On rights & obligations between the former
spouses, FC Arts. 68-72

(d) On the property regime of the marriage, FC

147-148

Valdes v. QC-RTC, G.R. No. 122749, July 31,

1996
 Dino v Dino, GR 178044, January 19, 2011
Yu v Reyes-Carpio, GR 189207, June 15,
2011
Barrido v. Nonato, G.R. No. 176492, October
20, 2014
(e) On ‘legitimes’ of the common children
FC 50-53, FC 51 in rel. to NCC 886, 888;
FC 176
NCC 908, 1061
Sec. 21, A.M. No. 02-11-10-SC. March 4, 2003
COMPARE TO: FC 147
Dino v Dino, GR 178044, January 19, 2011
COMPARE TO:
Yu v Carpio-Reyes, GR 189207, June 15,
2011
(f) On the status and custody of children, FC
54, 213, 102, 129, 164, 165, NCC 369
(g) On use of surnames, NCC Art. 371, 364,
369
Yasin vs Shari'a, G.R. No.94986 February 23,
1995
B. M. NO. 1625 -JOSEPHINE P. UY-TIMOSA
Remo v DFA, March 2010
(h) On hereditary rights of the former spouses,
FC 43 (5), 50
(i) Effect of death, Art. 103, 130
Heirs of Go v Servacio, GR 157537, Sept. 7,
2011
H. Voidable Marriages
1. Void v. voidable marriages, FC 4 cf. 45
Ninal v Bayadog, G.R. No. 133778. March 14,
2000
2. Grounds for annulment
(a) Absence of parental consent,
FC 4, 5, 14, 45(1), 47(1), 35 (1), cf R.A. 6809
Moe v. Dinkins, 533 F.Supp. 623 (1981), 669
F.2d 67 (1982)
(b) Insanity, FC 45(2), 47(2), NCC Art. 1149
Katipunan v Tenorio, 38 OG 172, 1937
Oropesa v Oropesa, GR 184528, April 25,
2012
Crewlink v Teringtering, GR 166803, October
14, 2012
(c) Fraud
FC 45(3), 46, 47(3)
Hernandez vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No.
126010. December 8, 1999
NCC 1338-1344
Buccat v. Buccat 72 Phil 49
Aquino v. Delizo 108 Phil 21
Anaya v. Palaroan 36 SCRA 97
Almelor vs. RTC, G.R. No. 179620,
August 26, 2008
(d) Force, intimidation and undue influence
FC 45(4), 47(4)
NCC 1335-1337
RPC 344, last paragraph
Ruiz v Atienza, 40 O.G. 1903 (1941)
Villanueva v CA, 505 SCRA 564
(e) Physical incapacity/impotence
FC 45(5), 47(5)
Jimenez v. Cañizares 109 Phil 273
Sarao v Guevara, 1940, 40 OG 11 Supp 263
Alcazar vs Alcazar, GR 174451, October 13,
2009
(f) Affliction with STD, FC (45(6), compare with
FC 46(3), 47(5), 47 (3)
(g) Others
Republic v Albios, G.R. No. 198780, October
16, 2013
3. Who can seek annulment, FC 47, Sec. 3,
AM No. 02-11-10-SC, March 4, 2003
4. When to seek annulment. FC 47, NCC 1149

5. Procedure in actions for annulment
FC Art. 48, A.M. No. 02-11-10-SC. March 4,
2003
Barcelona vs. CA, G. R. 130087, Sept. 24,
2003
6. Effects of pendency of action for annulment
FC 49, 198, 213
A.M No. 02-11-12-SC. March 4, 2003
7. Effects of annulment, FC 50-54, 43, 44, 86
(3), 99, 102, 129, 198, 213
(a) In general
Chan-Tan v Chan, G.R. No. 167139, February
25, 2010
(b) On remarriage, FC Art. 40
(c) On rights & obligations between the former
spouses, 198
(d) On the property regime of the marriage
FC 50, FC 43(2) cf. FC 102(4), 129, 138
Buenaventura v CA, G.R. No. 127358. March
31, 2005 Quiao v Quiao, G. R. No. 183622,
July 4, 2012
(e) On ‘presumptive legitimes/hereditary rights
FC 50-53, 43 (2), FC 51 in rel to NCC 886,
888;
FC 176
NCC 908, 1061
FC 102 (5) and (6), 129 (8) and (9)
Yu v Reyes-Carpio, GR 189207, June 15,
2011
(f) On the status and custody of children, FC
54, 213. 164, 165
(g) On use of surnames, NCC Art. 371, 364,
369
Yasin vs Shari'a, G.R. No.94986 February 23,
1995
B.M. NO. 1625 -Josephine P. Uy-Timosa
Remo v DFA, March 2010
I. Marriage when one spouse is absent
FC 41-44, compare with NCC 83, 85(2) and
87(2)
cf. RPC 349
SSS vs. De Bailon, G.R. No. 165545, March
24, 2006
Valdez v Republic, G.R. No. 180863,
September 8, 2009
J. Forfeiture and Delivery of Presumptive
Legitimes
K. Marriages dissolved by a foreign judgment
NCC 15, 17 (3)
FC 26
Arca vs Javier, July 31, 1954
Tenchavez v. Escaño, 15 SCRA 355
Van Dorn v. Romillo, 139 SCRA 139
Somera v. Pilapil, 174 SCRA 663
Quita vs CA, 300 SCRA 406
Llorente vs CA, 345 SCRA 592
Roehr v Rodriguez, GR 142820, June 30,
2003.
Garcia vs. Recio, 366 SCRA 437
Diego vs Castillo, 436 SCRA 67
RP vs. Orbecido, G.R.No. 154380, Oct. 5, 2005
San Luis vs. San Luis, G.R. 133743, Feb. 2,
2007
Amor-Catalan vs. Ca, G.R. No. 167109,
February 6, 2007
Corpus v Sto Tomas, G.R. No. 186571, August
11, 2010
Llave v Republic, G.R. No. 169766, March 30,
2011
Fujiki v Marinay, G.R. No. 196049, June 26,
2013
Lavadia vs. Heirs of Luna, G.R. No. 171914,
July 23, 2014
Noveras v. Noveras, G.R. No. 188289, August
20, 2014
Edelina T. Ando v DFA, G. R. No. 195432,
AUG. 27, 2014
L. Marriages giving rise to criminal liability
FC Arts. 4, 35, 38, 16, 41
NCC 84, RPC 351-352, FC 167-169
People v De Guzman, GR 185843, March 3,
2010
R.A. 6955, “An Act to Declare Unlawful the
Practice of Matching Filipino Women for
Marriage to Foreign Nationals”
R.A. 9208, Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of
2003, as amended by RA 10364
VI. THE LAW ON SEPARATION OF THE
SPOUSES
A. Concepts of separation & divorce
Benedicto v. De la Rama 3 Phil 34
1. Separation in fact, FC 238-248, 101(3)
Villanueva v Chiong, GR 159889, June 5,
2008
2. Agreements to separate, FC 1, NCC 221 (1)
Espinosa v Omana, A.C. No. 9081, October,
12, 2011
3. Absolute divorce
(a) Divorce under the Family Code
FC 26, paragraph 2
Gorayeb v Hashim, 50 Phil. 22
Tenchavez v. Escaño, 15 SCRA 355
Van Dorn v. Romillo, 139 SCRA 139
Somera v. Pilapil, 174 SCRA 663
Fujiki v Marinay, G.R. No. 196049, June 26,
2013
(b) Divorce under the Muslim Code, MC 45-55
Llave v Republic, G.R. No. 169766, March 30,
2011
Zamoranos v People, G.R. No. 193902, June
1, 2011
B. Concept of legal separation
1. Grounds for legal separation – Art. 55 FC, RA
9262, compare with NCC 97
A.M. No. 02-11-11-SC. March 4, 2003
(a) Sexual infidelity or perversion
FC 55(8)
NCC 36
RPC 333 & 334
RPC 247
Goitia v. Campos-Rueda 35 Phil 252
Kalaw v Fernandez, GR 166357, September
19, 2011
Republic v Quintos, GR 159594, November 12,
2012
(b) Drug addiction, habitual alcoholism,
lesbianism or
homosexuality
FCC 55 (5) and (6) compare with FC 46(4)
Almelor v RTC, GR No. 179620, Aug. 26, 2008
Campos v Campos, A.M. No. MTJ-10-1761,
Feb. 08, 2012
(c) Attempt on the life of the other spouse
FC 55(9), compare with NCC 97(2)
Rep. Act 9262
(d) Abandonment
FC Art. 55 (10)
FC 101 par. 3, compare with separation in fact
Republic v Quintos, GR 159594, November
12, 2012
(e) Other grounds
FC 55 (1)
Goitia vs Campos-Rueda, 35 Phils 252
Kalaw v Fernandez, GR 166357, September
19, 2011
2. Who can ask for legal separation
FC 55, compare with NCC 99
3. When may petition be filed
FC 57, compare with NCC 102, NCC 99
People v. Zapata 88 Phil 688
 4. Court procedure in legal separation
FC 58-60;
Sec 19, RA 9262
A.M. No. 02-11-11-SC. March 4, 2003
Araneta vs Concepcion, 99 Phil 709
Ocampo v Florenciano, 107 Phil 35
Lapuz vs Eufemio, 43 SCRA 177
Samosa vs Vamenta, Jr., 46 SCRA 110
Gandionco v. Peñaranda 155 SCRA 725
Pacete v. Cariaga, 231 SCRA 321
5. Effect of pendency of the petition, FC 61-62
De la Viña v. Villareal 41 Phil 13
Sabalones v. CA 230 SCRA 79
(d) Support and custody pendente lite
FC 62 cf. FC 49, FC 198
Yangco v. Rhode, 1 Phil 404
De la Viña v. Villareal, 41 Phil
13 Araneta v. Concepcion 99 Phil 709
Lerma v. CA 61 SCRA 440
6. Defenses in actions for legal separation – FC
Art. 56
(a) Consent
FC 56(2); NCC 100
People v. Sansano 50 Phil 73
People v. Schneckenberger 73 Phil 413
(b) Condonation
FC 56(1)
Ginez v. Bugayong 100 Phil 616
(c) Recrimination
FC 56(4)
Brown v. Yambao 102 Phil 168
Ong vs Ong, G.R. No. 153206, October 23,
2006
(d) Collusion/Mutual Consent
FC 60
FC 56(3), (5), compare with NCC 101 and
221(2)
Brown v. Yambao, supra
Ocampo v. Florenciano 107 Phil 35
Republic v CA, November 12, 2012
7. Effects of decree of legal separation
(a) On personal relations, FC 63
(b) On the custody of children
FC 63(3); FC 213
NCC 106(3)
P.D. 603 (CYWC) Art. 17 par. 3
Matute v. Macadaeg, 99 Phil 340, May 30,
1956
(c) On property relations
FC 63(2), FC 64, FC Art. 102 (4), 129 (7)
Quiao v Quiao, G. R. No. 183622, July 4,
2012
(d) On support, FC 198
(e) On the use of surname, NCC 372
Laperal v. Republic 116 Phil 672
(f) On hereditary rights, FC 63(4)
(g) Other Effects, FC 64, 198
(h) Solo Parents Act – RA 8972
8. Reconciliation, FC 65-67
9. Effect of death of one of the parties
Lapuz vs. Eufemio 43 SCRA 314
Macadangdang vs. CA, G.R. No. L-38287,
October 23, 1981
VII. RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF
SPOUSES, FC 68-72
A. Obligation to love each other, FC 68
B. Obligation to live with the other spouse
1. General rule and exceptions
FC 68
Art. 100 (1); 127 (1); 101; 128
NCC 921 (4)
RPC 11 (2)
RPC 247
Republic v Molina, G.R. No. 108763 February
13, 1997
Goitia v. Campos-Rueda, 35 Phils 252
Arroyo v. Vasques-Arroyo 42 Phil 54
 Cuaderno v. Cuaderno 12 SCRA 505
Ilusorio vs. Bildner, G.R. No. 139789. May 12,
2000.
2. Designation of domicile
(a) General rule: jointly
FC 69 par. 1, compare with NCC 110
Abella v. COMELEC, 201 SCRA 335
(b) Exception, FC 69 par. 2
De la Viña v. Villareal, 41 Phil 13 at pp. 16-21
C. Joint management of family life
FC 71, 94 (last par.), 121 (last par.), 122, 146
D. Joint Obligation to Support
FC 70, 194, 94 (1) and (last par.), 121 (1) and
(last par.), 146
Calderon vs Roxas, G.R. No. 185595, Jan. 09,
2013
E. The right to exercise a profession or calling
FC 73 as amended by RA 10572 (May 24,
2013), compare with NCC 117, FC Art. 94 (2),
(3); FC Art. 121 (2), (3)
Art. II Sec. 14 and Art. XIII Sec. 14, 1987
Constitution
cf. NCC 113 compare with ROC Rule 3 Sec. 4
cf. R.A. 7192, “An Act Promoting the
Integration of Women as
Full & Equal Partners of Men in Development
and Nation Building”
cf. R.A. 8187, “An Act Granting Paternity
Leave...”
RA 9710, Magna Carta of Women
F. Related rights/obligations
Republic v Molina, G.R. No. 108763 February
13, 1997
Yasin v. Shariah Court 241 SCRA (1995)
G. Civil and Criminal Sanctions
H. Enforcement of Rights of Women and
Children
Republic Act No. 9262 – Anti-Violence Against
Women and Children
Sharica Mari Go Tan vs Spouses Tan, GR No.
168852, Sept. 30, 2008
San Diego vs RTC, G.R. No. 193960, Jan. 07,
2013
Tua v Mangrobang, G.R. No. 170701, January
22, 2014
People. vs. Jumawan, G.R. No. 187495, April
21, 2014
Republic vs. Yahon, G.R. No. 20104, June
16, 2014
BBB v AAA, G.R. No. 193225, February 9, 2015
VIII. PROPERTY RELATIONS OF THE
SPOUSES
A. Requisites for validity of marriage settlements
FC Art. 75; 130 (3); 103 (3)
1. Prior to marriage: modifications
FC 1; FC 76 (modifications after marriage)
FC 66, 67, 128, 135, 136
Pana vs. Heirs of Juanite, Sr., G.R. No. 164201,
December 10, 2012
2. Form & registration requirement, FC 77,
NCC 1357, 1358, NCC 709
3. Celebration of the marriage, FC 81 cf. Art.
86 (1)
B. Parties to a marriage settlement
(a) minors, FC 78, 14, 211, 225
(b) persons under civil interdiction, NCC Art.
38, 39, FC 79, RPC 34, FC 135 (1)
(c) incapacitated persons, FC 79, in rel. to
NCC 38-39
C. Which law governs property relations, FC 74
1. Stipulation in marriage settlements, FC 80
2. If both Filipinos
3. Mixed marriage between Filipino and alien
4. If both aliens
5. For property located outside RP
FC 80 (2) and (3) in rel. to NCC 16
FC 80 (3) in rel. To NCC 17 (1)

D. Donations propter nuptias
1. Definition, FC 82
Solis v Solis, 53 Phil 912 [1928]
2. Form of Donations, FC Art. 83, NCC Arts.
748-749
Velasquez v CA, G.R. No. 126996. February
15, 2000
Abobon v Abobon, G.R. No. 155830, August
15, 2012
Valencia v Loquiao, GR 122134, October 3,
2003
Doronio v Heirs, G.R. No. 169454, December
27, 2007
3. Who may be donors – FC Art 82, 83, 84
4. What may be donated by a spouse as donor
(a) present property, FC 84, 1070
(b) future property, FC 84; NCC 760
Mateo vs Lagua, 29 SCRA 864
(c) encumbered property, FC 85
(d) donations in the marriage settlements, FC
81
5. Void donations by the spouses, FC 87
(a) Donations during the marriage
Ching v Goyanko, GR 165879, November 10,
2006
(b) Donations in common law marriages
Matabuena v. Cervantes 38 SCRA 284
Arcaba v de Batocael, G.R. No. 146683. Nov.
22, 2001
6. Revocation of donations propter nuptias, FC
81, 86(1)
(a) revocation by donor, FC 86; NCC 765; FC
Art. 50; 43 (3)
Mateo vs Lagua, 29 SCRA 864
(b) by operation of law, FC 44; 61; 43 (3)
E. Absolute community of property (ACP)
1. When applicable, FC 75, 103 (3); 130 (3),
92 (2)
2. Commencement, FC 88, 107
3. Waiver during marriage, FC 89 (1) cf NCC
168
4. Waiver after marriage, FC 89 par. 2
5. Suppletory rules:
Co-ownership, FC 90; cf NCC 484-501, cf FC
108
6. What constitutes ACP, FC 91, 92
(a) All property at time of marriage
(b) Property acquired subsequently
(c) Winnings from gambling, FC 95 cf NCC
164
(d) Presumption of ACP, FC 93 of NCC 160
7. What is excluded from ACP, FC 92;109 (3)
and (4)
Note: FC 142
Muller v Muller, G.R. No. 149615, August 29,
2006
Pacific Ace v Yanagisawa, G.R. No. 175303,
April 11, 2012
Beumer v Amores, GR 195670, December 3,
2012
Abrenica v Abrenica, G.R. No. 180572, June 18,
2012
8. Charges upon ACP, FC 94
Luzon Surety Co., Inc. vs De Garcia, 30 SCRA
111
Gelano vs CA, 103 SCRA 90
G-Tractors, Inc., vs CA, 135 SCRA 192
Noveras v. Noveras, G.R. No. 188289, August
20, 2014
(a) Family expenses cf. FC 100 (3), FC 121(5)
and FC 94 (1), (4), (5)
Francisco v Gonzales, G.R. No. 177667,
September 17, 2008

(b) Debts of spouses, Art. 94 (2) and (3)
(c) Subsidiary liabilities, Art. 94 (9)
Buado vs. CA, G.R. No. 145222, April 24,
2009
(d) Sole obligations of a spouse, Art. 94
(e) Gambling losses, FC 95
(f) Other charges, Art. 94
9. Ownership, FC 90, FC 96 in rel. to NCC 206
10. Administration and enjoyment of ACP
(a) joint administration, FC 96; FC 90, NCC
1490
Yu Bun Guan vs Ong, 36 SCRA 559
Dar v Legasto, G.R. No. 143016, August 30,
2000
Cotoner vs. Revilla, G.R. No. 190901, November
12, 2014
(b) Sole administration
(1) incapacity, FC 96 (2) – no court order
Uy vs. CA, 346 SCRA 246
(2) separation in fact FC 100 (3), 142 – with
court order, of separate property
(3) abandonment, FC 101 – with court order
(5) pendency of legal separation proceeding,
FC 61 – with court order
(c) Disposition and encumbrance, FC 96-98
Matthews vs. Taylor, GR 164584, June 22,
2009
11. Effect of separation de facto, FC 100 cf.
FC 239
Noveras v. Noveras, G.R. No. 188289, August
20, 2014
12. Effect of abandonment, FC 101, 239
Noveras v. Noveras, G.R. No. 188289, August
20, 2014
13. Causes for dissolution of ACP, FC 99
(a) Death, FC 103 cf. Rule 73 Sec. 12 ROC
Heirs of Go v Servacio, GR 157537, Sept. 7,
2011
(b) Legal separation, FC 63(2); FC 66
(c) Annulment and declaration of nullity, FC
50 in rel. to FC 43 (2), 147, 148
(d) Judicial separation of property, FC 134-
138
Ugalde v Ysasi, GR 130623, February 29,
2008
14. Effects of dissolution
(a) Liquidation procedure, FC 102
Quiao v Quiao, G. R. No. 183622, July 4,
2012
(b) For cause other than death, FC 43 (2); FC
63(2); 147; 148
(c) Termination due to death, FC 103
Buenaventura v CA, G.R. No. 127358. March
31, 2005
Dino v Dino, GR 178044, January 19, 2011
Yu v Reyes-Carpio, GR 189207, June 15,
2011
15. For marriages before FC, FC 104 cf Art.
103 (3)
Delizo v. Delizo, 69 SCRA 216
16. Support during ACP liquidation, FC 198,
100(1)
F. Conjugal partnership of gains
Belcodero v. CA 227 SCRA 303
Sps. Estonina v. CA G.R. No. 111547, Jan. 27,
1997
Quiao v Quiao, G. R. No. 183622, July 4, 2012
Orpiano vs Tomas, G.R. No. 178611, Jan. 14,
2013
 1. When CPG commences and applies
(a) Marriages under FC, FC 107 cf. FC 88,
FC 89
(b) Marriages before FC, FC 105(2) of FC 256
Castro vs. Miat, 397 SCRA 271
(c) When applicable, FC 105 of FC 74-76, 107,
88, 89
(d) Suppletory rules, FC 108 cf. NCC 1767-
1768
2. What is excluded from CPG, FC 109
(a) Brought as exclusive property, FC 109(1)
Laperal v. Katigbak, 10 SCRA 493
Francisco v CA, G.R. No. 102330, Nov. 25,
1998
Tan v Andrade, GR 171904, Aug 7, 2013
(b) Acquired by gratuitous title during
marriage,
FC 109 (2) cf FC 113, FC 114, FC 115, NCC
1015
Veloso v. Martinez, 28 Phil 255
Berciles v. GSIS,128 SCRA 53, cf. FC 115
(c) Acquired by redemption/exchange, FC
109(3), NCC 1601, 1619
Plata v. Yatco, 12 SCRA 718
(d) Purchased with exclusive money, FC
109(4)
(e) Properties of parents
Laurena vs CA, GR 159220, September 22,
2008
3. Administration of exclusive property
(a) By the spouse-owner, FC 110
(b) By the other spouse, FC 110(2); FC
142, 75, 227
Veloso v. Martinez, 28 Phil 255
Manotok Realty v. CA, 149 SCRA 372
Ong vs CA, 204 SCRA 297
4. Encumbrance/disposition of exclusive
property, FC 111, amended by RA 10572, FC
112
Wong et al. v. IAC 200 SCRA 792
5. What is included in the CPG, FC Art. 106,
117, 115, 118, 119, 120
Titan v David, G.R. No. 169548, March 15,
2010
Imani vs. Metrobank, G.R. No. 187023,
Nov. 17, 2010.
Dewara v Lamela, GR 179010, April 11, 2011
Lim v. Equitable PCI Bank, G.R. No. 183918.
January 15, 2014.
6. What constitutes CPG
(a) Definition, FC 106
(b) Presumption of CPG, FC 116
Dewara v Lamela, GR 179010, April 11,
2011
De La Pena v Avila, G.R. No. 187490, Feb. 8,
2012
Quiao v Quiao, G. R. No. 183622, July 4, 2012
( c) What are included in CPG, FC 117, 115,
118, 119, 120
Villanueva vs CA, 427 SCRA 439
Mendoza v. Reyes 124 SCRA 154
Aguete v PNB, GR 170166, April 6, 2011
(d) If property bought by installments, FC Art.
118
Jovellanos v CA, G.R. No. 100728
June 18, 1992
(e) Credits due, FC 119
(f) Improvements on CPG property, FC 120
Munoz, Jr. v Ramirez, GR 156125, August
25, 2010
Padilla v Padilla, October 4, 1943
Padilla v Paterno, December 26, 1961
Coungco v Flores, 82 Phil. 284
7. Charges upon and obligations of CPG, FC
121, 122
Mariano vs CA, 174 SCRA 59
Ayala vs CA, 286 SCRA 272
Ching vs CA, 423 SCRA 356
Homeowners vs. Dailo, G.R. No. 153802,
Mar.11, 2005
Ando v Campo, GR 184007, February 16,
2011
(a) With consent
G-Tractors v. CA, 135 SCRA 192
Ong v. CA 204 SCRA 297
Ayala Investment vs. CA (February 12,
1998)
Security Bank vs. Mar Tiera Corp., G.R. No.
143382, Nov. 29, 2006
Aguete v PNB, GR 170166, April 6, 2011
(b) Without consent
Costuna vs. Domondon, 180
SCRA 333
Carlos vs. Abelardo, 380 SCRA 361
Villanueva vs Chiong, GR 59889, June 5, 2008
Ravina v Villa-Abrille, GR No. 160708, Oct. 16,
2009
Fuentes v Roca, GR No. 178902, April 21, 2010
(c) personal debts, FC 122, RPC 108
People v. Lagrimas, 29 SCRA 153
Pana vs. Heirs of Juanite, Sr., G.R. No. 164201,
December 10, 2012
(d) winnings from gambling, FC 123
8. Ownership, administration and enjoyment
(a) Joint administration, FC 124 cf. FC 96, 142
Guiang vs CA, 291 SCRA 372
Roxas v. CA 198 SCRA 541 [1991]
Docena vs. Lapesura, 355 SCRA 658
Alinas vs Alinas, GR No. 158040, April 14,
2008
Aggabao vs. Parulan, G.R. No. 165803,
Sept. 1, 2010
(b) Sole administration
(1) Incapacity, FC 124, 127, 253
Uy vs. CA, 346 SCRA 246
(2) Separation in fact, FC 100 (3), 127(3)
(3) Abandonment, FC 101, 128
`
(4) Pendency of legal separation
proceedings, FC 61
Sabalones v. CA 230 SCRA 79
(c) Disposition and encumbrance, FC 124-
125; FC 97, 121
Cheeseman v. IAC 193 SCRA 93
Frenzel vs. Catito, G.R. No. 143958, July
11, 2003
Ravina v Villa-Abrille, GR No. 160708, Oct.
16, 2009
Siochi v Gozon, G.R. No. 169900, March 18,
2010
Fuentes vs. Roca, G.R. No. 178902, April 21,
2010
Aguete v PNB, GR 170166, April 6, 2011
Flores v Lindo, GR 183984, April 13, 2011
9. Effect of separation de facto, FC 127, FC
100 cf. FC 239
Noveras v. Noveras, G.R. No. 188289, August
20, 2014
10. Effect of abandonment, FC 128 cf. FC 101
Partosa-Jo v. CA 216 SCRA 693
Noveras v. Noveras, G.R. No. 188289,
August 20, 2014
11. Dissolution of CPG, FC 126
(a) Death, FC 126 (1), 130
Heirs of Go v Servacio, GR 157537, Sept. 7,
2011
(b) Legal separation, FC 63 (2), FC 66
(c) Annulment and declaration of nullity, FC
50 in rel. to FC 43 (2)
(d) Judicial separation of property, FC 134-
138
Ugalde v Ysasi, GR 130623, February 29,
2008
Noveras v. Noveras, G.R. No. 188289, August
20, 2014
12. Effects of dissolution, FC 129
Tarrosa vs De Leon, GR 185063, July 23, 2009
Cabreza v Cabreza, GR 171260, September
11, 2009
(a) Liquidation procedure, FC 129
Quiao v Quiao, G. R. No. 183622, July 4, 2012
Barrido v. Nonato, G.R. No. 176492, October
20, 2014
Noveras v. Noveras, G.R. No. 188289, August
20, 2014
(b) Cause other than death, FC 129; FC 43(2),
FC 63(2)
(c) termination due to death; FC 130, cf. FC
104
13. For marriages before FC, FC 131
14. Applicability of Rules of Court, FC 132
15. Support during CPG liquidation, FC 133
Santero v. CFI, 153 SCRA 728
G. Regime of separation of property
1. When applicable
(a) In the marriage settlements, FC 143-146.
75
(b) When mandatory, FC 103 & FC 130
(c) Reconciliation in legal separation, FC 66(2)
(d) Judicial separation of property, FC 134-146
Ugalde v Ysasi, GR 130623, February 29,
2008
Lavadia vs. Heirs of Luna, G.R. No. 171914,
July 23, 2014
Noveras v. Noveras, G.R. No. 188289, August
20, 2014
2. Property covered, FC 144
3. Administration
(a) By the owner-spouse, FC 145
(b) By the other spouse, FC 142, 101
(c) FC 100 (3); 101
4. Family expenses, FC 146
5. Conveyances between the spouses, FC 87,
NCC 1490
H. Judicial separation of property
1. When possible, FC 134
Maquilan vs Maquilan, June 8, 2007
Lavadia vs. Heirs of Luna, G.R. No. 171914,
July 23, 2014
2. For sufficient cause, FC 135, RPC 34, cf.
FC 55 (10); 229(4), 231, 232
Ugalde v Ysasi, GR 130623, February 29,
2008
Sales v Sales, GR 174803, July 13, 2009
Noveras v. Noveras, G.R. No. 188289, August
20, 2014
3. Voluntary separation of property, FC 136,
FC 74-75, FC 134
4. Effects of judicial separation of property
(a) liquidation of CPG or ACP, FC 137 par. 1
(b) support pendente lite, FC 137 par. 2
(c) regime after JSP, FC 138 of FC 66 (2)
(d) binding effect on third parties, FC 139-140;
of FC 66(2)
Laperal v Katigbak, 116 Phil 672
5. Revival of property regime after JSP, FC
141 cf. FC 67, 135, 142
6. Transfer of administration of exclusive
property, FC 142 FC 96; FC 124
I. Property regime of unions without marriage
Review: FC 6, 35 (2), 35 (3), 35 (5), 36, 38, 53;
FC 41, 44; FC 45 (Void and voidable marriages)
1. Unions under FC 147, 6, 35, 36, 53, cf. NCC
144
Valdes v. QC RTC, G.R. No. 122749, July
31, 1996 Carino vs. Carino, GR 132539,
February 3, 2001
San Luis vs. San Luis, G.R. 133743, Feb. 2,
2007
Gonzales vs Gonzales, 478 SCRA 327
Diño v Diño, GR 178004, January 19, 2011
Salas, Jr., v Aguila, G.R. No. 202370, SEP 23
2013
Barrido v. Nonato, G.R. No. 176492, October
20, 2014
2. Unions under FC 148 of FC 50 in rel. to FC
49(2) and FC 50, 37, 38, and 44
Bienvenido v. CA 237 SCRA 676
Agapay vs Agapay, 276 SCRA 340
Tumlos vs. Sps. Fernandez, G.R. No.
137650, Apr 12, 2000
Adriano v CA, 328 SCRA 738
Malilin vs Castillo, 333 SCRA 628
Villanueva vs CA, 427 SCRA 439
Atienza vs.de Castro,G.R. No. 1695698,
Nov. 29, 2006
San Luis vs. San Luis, G.R. 133743, Feb. 2,
2007
Borromeo vs Descallar, GR No. 159310, Feb.
24, 2009
Heirs of Maramag vs De Guzman, GR
181132, June 5, 2009
Lacbayan v Samoy, G.R. No. 165427, March
21, 2011 (see J. Brion’s Separate Opinion)
Go- Bangayan v Bangayan, G.R. No. 201061,
July 3, 2013
Lavadia vs. Heirs of Luna, G.R. No. 171914,
July 23, 2014
J. Property Relations of Mixed Marriages
Borromeo vs Descallar, GR No. 159310, Feb.
24, 2009
Cheeseman v. IAC 193 SCRA 93
Matthews vs. Taylor, GR 164584, June 22, 2009
Frenzel vs. Catito, G.R. No. 143958, July 11,
2003
Muller v Muller, G.R. No. 149615, August 29,
2006
Pacific Ace v Yanagisawa, G.R. No. 175303,
April 11, 2012
Beumer v Amores, GR 195670, December 3,
2012
cf: Fujiki v Marinay, G.R. No. 196049, June 26,
2013
IX. FAMILY RELATIONS
A. What governs family relations, FC 149,
Constitution Art. II, Sec. 12 and Art. XV, NCC
220-221
B. Effects of family relationship on legal
disputes
FC 150 - 151
NCC 2035
ROC Rule 16 Sec. 1(j)
RPC 20, 247 and 332
Gayon v. Gayon, 36 SCRA 104
Wainwright v. Versoza, 26 SCRA 78
Magbaleta vs Gonong, 76 SCRA 511
Tribiana vs.Tribiana, G.R. No. 137359, Sept.
13, 2004
Hiyas Savings vs. Acuña, G.R. NO. 154132,
August 31, 2006
Heirs Of Favis, Sr. v Gonzales, et al., GR. No.
185922, Jan. 15 2014
C. The Family Home
1. What constitutes the family home, FC 152,
156, 69, 120, 118, 161
2. Who may constitute the family home, FC
152, 161
3. When deemed constituted, FC 153, 162
4. Beneficiaries, FC 154, 194-196, 199
Patricio vs. Dario, G.R. No. 170829, November
20, 2006
5. Exemptions, FC 155, FC 157, FC 160
6. Rights of creditors, FC 155, 160-161
Ramos v Pangilinan, GR 185920, July 20,
2010
Equitable v OJ Mark, G.R. No. 165950,
August 11, 2010
De Mesa v Acero, G.R. No. 185064, January
16, 2012
7. When terminated, FC 153 compare with FC
159, 102 (9), 129 (9)
Arriola v Arriola, GR 177703, January 28, 2008
8. When may be sold, FC 158
Honrado v CA, GR 166333, Nov. 25, 2005
Cabang vs Basay, GR No. 180587, March 20,
2009
Fortaleza v Lapitan, GR 178288, August 15,
2012
X. PATERNITY AND FILIATION
A. Concepts of paternity, filiation and
legitimacy, FC 163
B. Legitimate children, FC 164 cf. FC 165 in rel
to NCC 256-257, 166, 167, 168 in relation to
Republic Act No. 10655, An Act Repealing the
Crime of Premature Marriage under Article 351
Of Act No. 3815, otherwise known as The
Revised Penal Code, March 2015, FC 169
Angeles vs Maglaya, 469 SCRA 363
SSS vs. Aguas, G.R. 165546, Feb. 27, 2006
Suntay v Suntay, GR 183053, October 10,
2012
1. Who are considered legitimate children
(a) Conceived during marriage cf. ROC Rule
131 Sec. 3(dd), FC Art. 168 in relation to
Republic Act No. 10655, An Act Repealing the
Crime of Premature Marriage under Article 351
Of Act No. 3815, otherwise known as The
Revised Penal Code, March 2015
1. valid marriage
Arbolario v CA, G.R. No. 129163, April 22,
2003
Continental Steel v Montano, Oct. 13, 2009
2. terminated marriage under FC 42 in
rel. to FC 43(1)
3. void marriages under FC 54
4. voidable marriages, FC 45
Suntay v Suntay, GR 132524, Dec. 29, 1998
(b) Born during marriage, FC 164
(c) Conceived by artificial insemination cf.
NCC 40, FC 164
(d) Adopted children, RA 8552, Sec. 17
(e) Legitimated children, 177, 178
2. Rights of legitimate children, FC 173-174
NCC 364, 374, 376
NCC 888, NCC 979
Moore v. Republic, 8 SCRA 282
Naldoza v. Republic, 112 SCRA 658
Ong vs CA, 272 SCRA 725
Rep. vs CA, 300 SCRA 138
Heirs of Basbas v. Basbas, G.R. No. 188773,
September 10, 2014
C. Illegitimate children
1. Who are considered illegitimate
(a) under NCC
(b) under FC 165
Uy v Chua, G.R. No. 183965, September 18,
2009
2. Rights of illegitimate children, FC 173, 172,
175-176
Osmeña de Valencia v. Rodriguez, 84 Phil 222
Briones vs. Miguel, 440 SCRA 455, October 18,
2004
Maramag vs De Guzman, GR 181132, June 5,
2009
De la Cruz vs Gracia, G.R. No. 177728, July
31, 2009
Manungas v Loreto, GR 193161, August 22,
2011
Gotardo v Buling, GR 165166, August 15,
2012
Grande v Antonio, G.R. No. 206248, February
18, 2014
D. Action to impugn legitimacy
Reyes vs. Mauricio, G.R. No. 175080,
November 24, 2010
1. Grounds, FC 166
(a) Physical impossibility of access
Andal v. Macaraig, 89 Phil 165
Macadangdang v. CA, 100 SCRA 73
Concepcion vs. CA, G.R. No. 123450, Aug.
31, 2005

(b) Biological or other scientific grounds
A.M. No. 06-11-5-SC (RULE ON DNA
Evidence)
FC 170, 171
Agustin, June 15, 2005
Herrera vs. Alba, G.R. No. 148220, June 15,
2005
Estate v. Diaz, G.R. No. 171713, Dec. 17, 2007
Lucas v Lucas, GR No. 190710, June 6, 2011
(c.) FC 166(3)
2. Effect of a mother’s declaration, FC 167
Chua Keng Giap v. IAC, 158 SCRA 18
3. In subsequent marriages, FC 168 in relation
to Republic Act No. 10655, An Act Repealing the
Crime of Premature Marriage under Article 351
Of Act No. 3815, otherwise known as The
Revised Penal Code, March 2015, 169
People v Quitoriano, January 20, 1997
4. Presumptions, FC 170, 171
5. Who may impugn, FC 170-171
Benitez-Badua v. CA, 229 SCRA 468
Liyao, Jr. vs. Tanhoti-Liyao, 378 SCRA 563
Republic v Magpayo, GR 189476, Feb. 2,
2011
6. Prescription of action to impugn legitimacy
Gaspay v. CA, 238 SCRA 163
E. Proof of Filiation
1. Of legitimate children, FC 172-173
Diaz vs. Court of Appeals, 129 SCRA 621,
June 22, 1984
Tison vs. Court of Appeals, 276 SCRA 582,
July 31, 1997
Trinidad vs. Court of Appeals, 289 SCRA 188,
April 20, 1998
Heirs of Conti v CA, G.R. No. 118464,
December 21, 1998
De Jesus vs. Estate of Juan Gamboa Dizon,
366 SCRA 499
Aguilar v Siasat, G.R. No. 200169, Jan. 28
2015
2. Of illegitimate children, FC 175
Jison vs. CA, 286 SCRA 495
Heirs of Gabatan vs CA, GR 150206, March
13, 2009
Dela Cruz , et al vs. Gracia, G.R. No.
177728, July 31, 2009
Lucas v Lucas, G.R. No. 190710, June 6, 2011
Gotardo v Buling, GR 165166, August 15, 2012
Perla v Baring, GR 172471, November 12,
2012
3. Rights of illegitimate children, FC 176
4. Compulsory recognition, cf. RPC 345
People v Abella, G.R. No. 177295, January 6,
2010
F. Legitimated Children
1. who may be legitimated, FC 177, RA 9858
Abadilla vs Tabiliran, 249 SCRA 447
2. How legitimation takes place, FC 178, FC
180
BBB v AAA, G.R. No. 193225, February 9,
2015
3. Retroactivity and effects, FC 180-181
4. Action to impugn legitimation, FC 182
5. Rights of legitimated children, FC 179
XI. ADOPTION
Lazatin v. Campos, 92 SCRA 250
Cervantes v. Fajardo, 169 SCRA 575
R.A. 8552 (Domestic Adoption Law)
R.A. 8043, “The Law on Inter-Country
Adoption”
A.M. No. 02-6-02-S.C. (Aug. 22, 2002)
A. Requisites to be an adopter
1. Age and capacity required – Sec. 7
2. Husband and wife jointly – Sec. 7
Michelle Lim, GR 168992, May 21, 2009
3. Need for consent – Sec. 9
Landingin vs. RP, G.R. No. 164948, June 27,
2006
4. Aliens as adopters – Sec. 7 (b)
Republic v. Toledano, 233 SCRA 9
B. Who may not adopt, Sec. 7
C. Who may be adopted, Sec. 8
D. Who may not be adopted
E. Effect of death, Sec. 13
F. Procedure in adoption
Republic Act No. 9253, March 12, 2009 - AN
ACT REQUIRING CERTIFICATION OF THE
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL WELFARE AND
DEVELOPMENT (DSWD) TO DECLARE A
"CHILD LEGALLY AVAILABLE FOR
ADOPTION" AS A PREREQUISITE FOR
ADOPTION PROCEEDINGS
G. Effects of a decree of adoption
1. On status, Sec. 17
Bagayas vs Bagayas, G.R. Nos. 187308, Sept.
18, 2013
2. On parental authority, Sec. 16
Tamargo v. CA, 209 SCRA 518
Cervantes v. Fajardo, 169 SCRA 575
3. On hereditary rights, Sec. 18; FC 189-190;
Art. 39, PD 603, Rule 99, Section 5
See: Balane, Ruben, Jottings in Succession,
[2006 ed.]
Bartolome vs. SSS, G.R. No. 19253, November
12, 2014
4. On name, NCC 365
In the Matter of Adoption of Stephanie Garcia,
454 SCRA 541
5. Others, Sec. 13
H. Rescission of adoption, Sec. 19
Lahom vs. Sibulo, G.R. No. 143989, July 14,
2003
1. by the adopted
2. by the adopter/s
3. effects of rescission, Sec. 20
XII. SUPPORT
A. What comprises support, FC 194
B. Who are obliged to provide support, FC 195,
196, 197
Pelayo v. Lauron, 12 Phil 453
Sanchez v. Zulueta, 68 Phil 110
De Asis vs. CA, G.R. No. 127578, Feb. 15,
1999
Rondina v People, GR 179059, June 13, 2012
Gotardo v Buling, GR 165166, August 15, 2012
Perla v Baring, GR 172471, November 12,
2012
Calderon vs Roxas, G.R. No. 185595, Jan. 09,
2013
C. Source of support, FC 197-198, cf. FC 49,
70, 94, 121, 122
Lerma v. CA, 61 SCRA 440
Reyes vs Ines-Luciano, 88 SCRA 803
D. Order of support, FC 199, 200, 204
Mangonon vs. CA, G.R. No. 125041, June 30,
2006
Spouses Lim v Lim, G.R. No. 163209, October
30, 2009
E. Manner and time of payment, FC 200-204
Calderon vs Roxas, G.R. No. 185595, Jan. 09,
2013
F. Amount of support, FC 200-208
Lacson vs. Lacson, G.R.No. 150644, August
28, 2006
Lim-Lua v Lua, G.R. Nos. 175279-80, June 05,
2013
G. Renunciation and Termination, NCC 2035;
FC 194; NCC 152
H. Support pendente lite, FC 198; Rules of
Court, Rule 61
I. Procedure in applications for support, Rule
61
XIII. PARENTAL AUTHORITY & CUSTODY OF
CHILDREN
A. Concept of parental authority, Art. II, Sec. 12,
1987 Constitution, FC 209, 211, 176, 226, NCC
356-363
Medina vs. Makabali, 27 SCRA 502, March 28,
1969
Unson vs. Navarro, 101 SCRA 183, November
17, 1980
Habeas Corpus Of Minor Shang Ko Vingson v
Cabcaban, UDK No. 14817, January 13, 2014
Caram v Segui, GR 193652, Aug. 5, 2014
B. Transfer of PA, FC 210 cf. FC 223-224, FC
234, 217, 214, 49
Eslao vs CA, 266 SCRA 317
C. Who exercises PA, FC 211-213, 221 cf. FC
221, 49, 102(6), 43(2), 63(2), 176. 49, 102 (6),
129 (9)
Unson v. Navarro 101 SCRA 183
Espiritu & Layug v. CA, G.R. No. 115640
(1995)
Santos Sr. v. C.A., G.R. No. 113054 (1995)
David vs. Court of Appeals, 250 SCRA 82,
November 16, 1995
Tonog vs. CA, 376 SCRA 642
Briones vs. Miguel, G.R. No. 156343, October
18, 2004
Gualberto vs. Gualberto, G.R. No.
154994. June 28, 2005
Grande v Antonio, G.R. No. 206248, February
18, 2014
D. Substitute PA, FC 214, 216, FC 217, 233
Rep. Act No. 10165, Foster Care Act of
2012.
Vancil vs Belmes, 358 SCRA 707
E. Special PA
FC 218-219, FC 233
cf. FC 221 in rel. to NCC 2180, FC 236
Cybercrime Prevention Act, RA 10175,
September 12, 2012
St. Mary’s Academy vs. Carpitanos, G.R. No.
143363, February 6, 2002
Child Learning Centre vs. Tagario, GR 150920,
NOV. 25, 2005
School of the Holy Spirit vs. Taguiam, GR
165565, July 14, 2008
Aquinas School v Inton, GR 184202, January
26, 2011
F. Filial privilege, FC 215
ROC Rule 130 Sec. 25 cf. Secs. 22 & 23
Lee v CA, GR 177861, July 13, 2010
G. Effects of PA over the child’s person,
FC 220-222
FC 223-224
Cuadra v. Monfort, 35 SCRA 160
Rosales vs. People, G.R. No. 173988, October
8, 2014
R.A. 7610, The Child Abuse Law
H. Effects of PA over the child’s property,
FC 225-227, RA 9231, Secs. 12-B and 12-C
Hebron vs. Loyola, G.R. No. 168960, July 5,
2010
Neri v Heirs, GR 194366, October 10, 2012
I. Suspension or termination of PA
1. permanent termination, FC 228, 232, cf. RA
6809
2. non-permanent termination, FC 229 cf. FC
193
Secs. 16 and 19, RA 8552 re parental authority
and revocation of adoption
3. suspension of PA, FC 231-230, 233
Chua v. Cabangbang, 27 SCRA 791
De Guzman vs Perez, 496 SCRA 474
4. revival
See: R.A. 8369, “An Act Establishing Family
Courts, Granting Them
Exclusive Original Jurisdiction Over Child and
Family Cases.”
See: R.A. 7610, “Child Abuse Act”
XIV. EMANCIPATION
RA 6809
A. Cause of emancipation, FC 234 as amended
B. Effect of emancipation, FC 236 as amended
cf. FC 15, NCC 2180
XV. SUMMARY JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS
UNDER FC
Arts. 238-253, 100(2), 127(2), 41, 51, 69, 73,
96, 124, 217, 225
XVI CARE AND EDUCATION OF CHILDREN
NCC 356-363, FC 213
XVII. SURNAMES
NCC 364-380
RA 6085 – regulating the use of aliases, August
4, 1969
RA 9255, FC 176
Llaneta v. Agrava, 57 SCRA 29
Telmo v. Republic, 73 SCRA 29
Tolentino v. CA, 162 SCRA 66
Legamia v. IAC, 131 SCRA 479
Change of Name, Wang, G.R. No.
159966.March 30, 2005
Remo v DFA, March 5, 2010
Gonzaludo v People, G.R. No. 150910,
February 6, 2006
Dapar v. Biascan, 439 SCRA 179
Limson v Gonzalez, GR 162205, March 31,
2014
XVIII. RULES GOVERNING PERSONS WHO
ARE ABSENT
NCC 381-383, 384-389, FC 96, 101, 124, NCC
390-396, FC 41
Reyes v. Alejandro, 141 SCRA 65
Eastern Shipping v. Lucero, 124 SCRA 425
Manuel vs. People, G.R. No. 165842, Nov. 29,
2005
Rep. v Granada, GR 187512, June 13, 2012
Orpiano vs Tomas, G.R. No. 178611, Jan. 14,
2013
Rep. vs Narceda, GR 192760, April 10,
2013
XIX. FUNERALS
NCC 305-310, FC 195, 194
NCC 309 cf. Sec. 95, PD 856 – Sanitation
Code
Eugenio v. Velez, 185 SCRA 425
Valino v Adriano, GR 182894, April 22, 2014
XX. ENTRIES IN THE CIVIL REGISTER

NCC 407-413
ROC, Rule 108
RA 9048, as amended by RA 10172

Barretto vs Local Civil Registrar, 74 SCRA 257

Republic v Valencia, GR L-32181, March 5,
1986
Republic v. Marcos, 182 SCRA 223
Labayo-Rowe v. Republic, 168 SCRA 294
Zapanta v. Registrar, 237 SCRA 25v
Leonor v. Court of Appeals, 256 SCRA 69
Silverio vs. RP, G.R. No. 174689, October 22,
2007
Rep. vs. Cagandahan, , G.R. No.
166676, Sept. 12, 2008
Dela Cruz v Gracia, G.R. No. 177728,
July 31, 2009
Braza v The Registrar, G.R. No.
181174, December 4, 2009
Baldos vs. CA, G.R. No. 170645,
July 9, 2010
Corpus v Sto Tomas, G.R. No. 186571, August
11, 2010
Republic v Magpayo, GR 189476,
Feb. 2, 2011
United Clan v Sabellano, GR 186722, June 18,
2012
Republic v Uy, GR 198010, Aug. 12,
2013
Iwasawa vs Gangan, , G.R. No.
204169, SEP 11 2013
Republic v Olaybar, G.R. No. 189538,
February 10, 2014
Onde v. Office Of The Local Civil
Registrar, G.R. No. 197174, September 10,
2014