PERSONS AND FAMILY RELATIONSVice Dean Marciano G. Delson

Atty. Francesca l-ourdes M. Seffga

I. Effect and Application of Laws (Arts. 1-18)

' Effectivity of Laws (Art. 2)1. Publication Requirement; What to publish

Importance of Publication

' Tanada v. Tuvera, 146 SCRA 446De Roy vs. CA 146 SCRA 757People vs., Que Po Lay 94 Phil 640NPC v. Pinatubo Commercial, G.R. No, 176006, 26 March 2010.

fgnorance of Law excuses no one (Art. 3)1. Mistake of law v. Mistake of Fact:

a. Art. 526 -mistake on doubtful or difficult provision of law is basis for goodfaith - mitigates but does not extinguish liability;b. Art. 7334 - mutual error on legal effect of agreement- may vitiate consent;c. Art. 2755 - mistake in payment gives rise to right to return of erroneouspayment

Garcia vs. Recio G.R. No. 738322, Oct. 2, 2OO2

Prospective Application of Laws (Art. a)1, Exception

a. If provided in the law itselfb, Procedural lawc. Penal law if favorable to the accusedd. Curative and Repealing statutes;e. Creating new rightsf. Tax statutesg. Interpretative Statutes

2. Exception to the Exceptiona. Ex post facto laws;b. Penal laws not favorable to the accused;c. Substantive laws impairing vested rights.

Valeroso v. People, G.R. No. 164815, 22 February 20OBPNB v. Office of the P-esident, G.R. No, 104528, 18 January 1996ABS-CBN v. CTA, G.R. No. l--52306, 12 October 1981

Acts Contrary to Mandatory or Prohibitory Provisions are Void (Art. 5)1. Exceptions

a. The law makes the act valid BUT punishes THE VIOLATORb. The law itself authorizes its validityc. The law makes the act only voidabled, The law declares the nullity of an act but recognizes its effects as legallyexisting

waiver of nigdts (Art. 6)1. Requisites2. Exceptions

a. Waiver is contrary to law, public order, public policy, morals or goodcustoms;b. If the waiver is prejudicial to a third party with a right recognized by law.c. Alleged rights which really do not yet exist, as in the case of futureinheritanced. If the right is a natural right, such as right to be supported.

D,M. Consunji vs. CA, G.R. No. 137873, April 2A,200LCui vs. Arellano University 2 SCRA 205PNB w. Nepomuceno productions, G,R. No. 139479,27 December 2002

People v. Serzo, G.R. No. 118435, 20 June 1997 tili,Gongon v. Court of Appeals, 32 SCRA 412

""r;,Repeal of Laws (Art. 7) rt':rfia

1. Kinds of Repeal I

a. Expressb. Implied (not favored)

2. Effects3, Sec. 444, Local Government Code

Navarro vs. Judge Domagtoy, 259 SCRA 129Beso vs. Dagunan, 323 SCRA 565Mecano v. COA, G,R. No. 103928, 11 December 1992

Judicial Decisions form part of the law of the land (Art. 8)Doctrine of stare decisis

People v. Licera G.R. No. L-39990, July 2, 1975People v, Jabinal G.R. No. L-30061, February 27, L974

Duty of Judges (Art. 9)

Chuayan vs. Bernas, 34 Phil 631People vs. Veneracion, 249 SCRA 251Caltez, Inc, v. Palomar, 1B SCRA 247People v, Licera, 65 SCRA 270 :

Doubtful Statues (Art. 1O)

People vs. Purisima, 86 SCRA 542In Re: Padilla, 74 Phtl. 377

Customs (Art. 11-12)1. Requisites to make a custom an obligatory rule

a. Plurality or repetitron of acts; ) t,

b. Practiced by the great mass of the social group;c. Continued practice for a long period of time;d. The community accepts it as a proper way of acting, such that it isconsidered as obligatory upon all

Martinez vs. Van Buskirk, 1B Phil 79Yao Kee vs, Sy-Gonzales, 167 SCRA 736In the Matter of the Petition for Authority to Continue the Use of the Firm Name Ozaeta,

Romulo, etc.,92 SCRA 1

Computation of Period and Time (Art. 13)1. Rule on Computation of Period: First day excluded, last day included

a. Years- 365 days, unless year identifiedb. Months-30 days, unless month identifiedc. Days - 24 hoursd. Nights - sunset to sundown

2. Exception: Computation of age - each year based on birth anniversary3. Polic! if last day is a Sunday or Legal Holiday

Garcia vs. Recio, 366 SCRA 437CiR vs. Primetown, G.R. 162155, August 28, 2007

Penal Laws (Art. 14)a) Applicability in the Philippines if committed hereb) Territorialityc) Exceptions

1. Public International Law (Diplomatic Immunity, etc)2. Treaty Stipulations

Civil Laws (Art. 15-17)

General Rule: Nationality Principlea. Family Rights and Duties ,,i,

d) Status ,'i;:1

e j Condition :li I

f) Legal Capacity ,,

2, Exceptions3. Property transactions (real or personal) - lex situs,4. Exception to Exception: National Law of Decedent5. Order of successional rights6. Amt of successional rights7. Intrinsic validity of testamentary provisionsB. Capacity to succeed9. Art. 26, par. 2 FC10. Lex Loci Celebrationis

i. Exception: Intrinsic validity and Art. 26, par. L FC3. Renvoi Doctrine

Miciano vs. Brimo 50 Phil 867Van Dorn vs. Ronillo, Jr. et al., 139 SCRA 139Pilapil vs. Ibay-Somera 1.74 SCRA 653Barreto vs, Gonzales 58 ,Phil 67Govt, vs. Frank, 13 Phil 238Barnuevo vs. Fuster, 29 Phil 605Testate Estate of Bohanan vs. Bohanan, et al., 106 Phil 997Bellis vs. Bellis, 20 SCRA 358Aznar vs. Garcia 7 SCRA 95Roehr vs. Rodriguez, G.R, No. 142820, June 20,2003Garcia vs. Recio G.R. No. 138322, Oct.2,2002People v. Lol-lo and Saraw, G.R. No. 17958, 27 February L922Eugenio v. Velez, G.R. No. 85140, 17 May 1900Pilapil v. Ibay-Somera/ G.R. No. 80116, 30 June 1989Van Dorn v. Romillo, G.R. No. L-68470, B October 1985Republic v. Iyoy, G.R. No. t52577,21 September 2005Republic v. Obrec[do, G.R. No. 154380, 5 October 2005Roehr v. Rodriguez, G.R. No. !42820, 20 June 2003

Art. 18

Suppletory application of Civil Code in matters governed by special law

II. Human Relations (19-36)

Art. 19-21Doctrine of Abuse of Right

RequisitesDoctrine of Volenti non fit InjuriaDamnum Absque InjuriaActs Contra Bonus Mores

Req uisitesEreach of Promise to Marry

Development Bahk of the Phils. Vs. CA, 449 SCRA 57Uypitching vs. Quiamco, 510 SCRA 172Wassmer vs. Velez, 12 SCRA 648Nikko Hotel Manila Garden, et all vs. Reyes G.R. No. L54259, Feb.28,2OQ5Gashem Shookat Baksh vs, CA, 219 SCRA 115Pe vs, Pe, 5 SCRA 200Spouses Quisumbing vs. MERALCO, G.R. No, 142943 April 3, 2002Globe Mackay Cable vs. CA, 176 SCRA 778University of the East vs. Jader, G.R. No. 732344, Feb 7, 2000Aznar v. Citibank, G.R. No. L64273, 28 March 2008Heirs of Nala v. Cabansag, G,R. No, 164273,28 March 2008Carpio v, Valmonte, G.R, No, 151866, 9 September 2004

rr_i..--& c_-iatrnan+ f iAri ))l

1. Accion in rem verso

Villalva vs. RCBC Savings Bank ll,, ,i,Respect for Other's Privacy, Personality, Etc. (Art. 26)

Tenchavez vs. Escano, 15 SCRA 355St Louis Realty vs. CA, 133 SCRA 179

Independent Civil Actions1. Breach of Constitutional and Other Rights - Art. 322. Defamation, Fraud, Physical Injuries - Art. 333, Refusal or failure of city ot municipal police to render protection - Art.344. Quasi Delict or Culpa Aquilana - Art. 2176t 2177

Prejudicial Question (Art. 35)1. General Rule: Criminal Case takes precedence2. Exception: Sec. 1, Rule 111, Rules of Court3. Application to civil, criminal, administrative cases

Ching vs. CA, 331 SCRA 16Te vs. CA,346 SCRA 327Mercado vs. Tan, 337 SCRA 122Morigo vs. People, G.R. No. 145226. February 06,2004Spouses Yu vs. PCIB, G.R. No. 747902, 17 March 2006Donato vs. Luna, G.R. No. 53642, April 15, 19BB

III. Persons (Art. 37-SL)

1. Juridical Capacity vs. Capacity to Acta. Restrictions/Limitations and Modifications on Capacity to Act

2. Natural'Personsa. .peginning and End of Personality

i. When child considered born rj

b. Theory of General Capacities3, R.A. 68094. Juridical Persons' a. How Created/ Terminated

b. Theory of Special Capacities5. Rules on Survivorship , i

6. Domicile vs. Residence .l

Republic Act No. 6809

Quimiguing vs. Icao, G.R. No. L-26795, )uly 3L,797AGeluz vs. CA, G.R. No. L-L6439, July 20, 1961De Jesus v. Syquia, 58 Phil. 866 l

Limjuco vs. Estate of Pedro FraganteDumlao vs, Quality Plastics, G,R, No. L-27956, April30, L976Mo Ya Lim Yao vs. CID, 41 SCRA 292Frivaldo vs. COMELEC, G.R. No. 120295, June 28, !996Romualdez-Marcos vs. COMELEC, 248 SCRA 300

THE FAMILY CODE

IV. Marriage

1. Definition (Art. 1)a. Special Contract vs. Ordina'ry Contract

2. Requirements (Art. 2-6) ,

a. Essential l

i. Legal Capacity1, Sex

2. Agea. 18-21 requires parental consent: voidable if noneb. 2t-25 parental advice: valid if none but issuance of

marriage license suspended for 3 monthsi. Effect if license issued before 3 months - mere

irreg u la rity3, Absence of Impediments (Art.35(4),36-38,52-53)

ii. Consentb. Formalc. Effects

i. Absence of Essential or Formal: Void1. Exception: Art. 35(2)

' ii. Defective Essential: Voidableiii. Irregular Formal: Valid but persons liable punished civilly, criminally or

administratively1. Exception: Voidable if no consent from parents, either or both

of contracting parties at 1B or above but below 213, Authority of solemnizing officer (Art 7)

a, Persons authorizedb. Exception: Either' or both parties in good faith, person unauthorized to

solemnize marriage Art. 35(2)4. Valid Marriages License

a. Art. 9, Art. 10, Art. 20b. Marriages Exempt from Marriage License (Art. 27-34)

i. No Good faith exceptionc. When either or both parties are foreign citizens, Stateless persons or refugees

(Art,2,1)

Ninal vs, Bayadog, G.R. No. t33778, March 14t 2000

5. Marriage Ceremonya, No particular ferm prescribedb. Mirfirnum requirements:

r, i. Appear before Solemnizing officer1. Proxy Marriage

ii. Declaration that they take each other as husband and wifeiii. Presence of at least 2 witnesses of legal age

1. Absence merely an irregularity

6. Non-Essential/Non-Formal Requirementsa, Marriage Certificate - best evidenceb. Venue of Marriage (Art. B)

i. Directory, not affect validity of marriage7. Foreign Marriage

a, General Rule: Where one or both parties to the marriage are citizens of thePhilippines, the foreign marriage is valid in this country if solemnized inaccordance with the laws of the country of celebration

b. Exceptions:i. contracted by a national who is below 1B years of ageii. bigamous or polygamous (except as provided in Art' 41, FC)iii, contracted through mistake of one party as to the identity of the other

I iv, ::lti?.!"g _lollo_*,nn the annulment or declaration of nullity of a

previous marriage but before partitionv. void due to psychological incapacityvi. incestuousvii. void for reasons of public policy

c, Divorce (Art. 26(2))i. Requisites

1. Valid marriage between Filipino citizen and foreigner2. Valid divorce obtained by alien spouse capacitatirrg hlm/her to

remarry

Garcia v. Receio, G.R. No. 138922, Oct. 2-, 2002Rep, vs. Cipriano Obrecido III, GR No. 154380, Oct.5,2005Edgar San Luis v. Felicidad Sagalongos, G,R. No. 134029, February 6,2007

:Pilapilvs,Somera,174ScRA653':.:.''i'EdgarSanLuisVS,SanLuis,G.R'No.133743,Feb6i'2007:]

Republic vs. Iyoy, 470 SCRA 508

[:?:i15 ff ."f,':? i';tK,scRA 1 14

Void M:rri:go

1. Where any party is below 18, even with consent of parents/guardians (Art. 35(1))2, Absence of authority of person who solemnized the marriage (Art. 35(2))

a. Exception: Any or both of parties in good faith3. Absence of Marriage License

a, Exceptions: Art 27-344. Bigamous or Polygamous (Art. 35(4))

a. Presumptive Death (Art. a1)i, Effect of Reappearance of Absent Spouse

5, Mistake in (Physical) Identity (Art. 35(5))6. Void Subsequent Marriage

a. Without judicial declaration of nullity of previous voirl marriage (Art. 40)b. Without judicial declaration of presumptive death of absent spouse (Art. 41)c, Where the absent spouse was presumed dead, and both the present spouse

and would-be spouse were in bad faith in contracting marriage (Art. 44)d. Failure to record in the civil negistry and registry of property the judgment of

annulment or of absolute nullity of the marriage, partition and distribution ofthe property of the spouses and the delivery of the children's presumptlvelegitimes (Arts. 52-53)

e. Effect of Termination of Subsequent Marriage (Art. 43)i. Children of the subsequent marriage conceived prior to its termination

shall be considered legitimate;ii. Dissolution & liquidation of the absolute community or conjugal

partnership. If either sporise acted in bad faith, his share in the net, profits shall be forfeited:, 1. In favor of the common children;

2. If none, in favor of the childrerr of the gLrilty spotts6r by prevlousmarriage; or

3, In default of children, in favor of the innocent spouse;iii. Donations by reason of marriage remain valid except if the donee

contracted the marriage in bad faith;iv. The innocent spouse may revoke the designation of the spouse in bad

faitlr as the beneficiary in any insurance policy; andv. The spouse who contracted the subsequent marriage in bad faith shall

be disqualified to inherit from the innocent spouse by testate orintestate succession

7. Psychological Incapacitya. Elementsb. Molina Doctrine

B. Incestuous (Art. 37)a. Between ascendants and descendants of any degreeb. Between brothers and sisters whether of the full or half blood

9. Void for Reasons of Public Policya. Cbllateral blood relatives whether legitimate or illegitimate up to the 4th civil

deg reeb. Step-parents & step childrenc, Parents-in-law & children-in-lawcJ, The adopting parent & the adopted childe. The surviving spouse of the adopting parent & the adopted childf. The surviving spouse of the adopted child & the adopterg. Adopted child & a legitimate child of the adopterh, Adopted children of the same adopteri' Parties where one, with the intention to marry the other, killed the latter,s

spouse/ or his/her spouse,i' There is no need for conviction in a criminal case of the guilty party, The fact

of killing committed by one of the parties to the marriage can be proved in acivil case

Chi Ming Tsoi v. CA, GR No. 119190, Jan. L6, L997Carating-Siayngco v. Siayngco, G.R. No. 158896 Oct 27t 2OO4Republic v. Molina G.R. No. 108763, February L3, 1997Marcos v. Marcos (GR. NO. 136490, October 19, 2OOONoel Buenaventura v. CA, et al., GR No. 727358, March 31, 2005Bobis vs Bobis GR. No. 138509, July 31, 2OOOLucio Morlgo vs. People, GR No. 745226, Feb. 6,2004Gomez v. Lipana, GR. No. L-23ZL4| June sot L97ONinal vs. Bayadog, G.R. No. 133778, March L4,2OOVillanueva vs. CA, 5O5 SCRA 564Santos vs. CA, 24O SCRA 20Republic vs. CA, 268 SCRA 198Lucita Hernandez vs. CA, G.R. No. 126010, Dec. 8, 1999Dedel vs. CA, 421 SCRA 461Lam vs. Chua, 426 SCRA 29Mallion vs. Alcantara, G.R. No. 141528, October 3, 2OO6Carating-Siayngo vs. Siayngo, 44L SCRA 422Navarro vs, Cecilio-Navarro, G.R. No. L62O49, April L3t 2OO7Antonio vs. Reyes, G.R. No. 155880, March 10, 2006Republic vs. Quintero-Hamano, 428 SCRA 735Landicho vs. Relova, 22 SCRA 731Donato vs, Luna, 160 SCRA 441Wegel vs. Sempio-Dy, 143 SCRA 499Domingo vs. CA, 226 SCR'A 572Beltran vs. People, G.R. No. 137567, June 20,2OOOMercado vs. Tan, G.R. No. I3TtLOt August 1, 2OOORepublic vs. Nolasco, G.R. No. 94O53, March 17, L993Armas vs. Calisterio, G.R. No. 136467, April6, 2OOOManuel vs. People,476 SCRA 461Morigo vs. People, 422 SCRA 376Tenebro vs. CA, 423 SCR.A272Carino v. Carino ('351 SCRA 127)Ty v. CA (346 SCBA 86)

Voidable Marriage

1, Grounds: Must exist at time of Marriage (Art, 45)a. 1B or over but below 21 without consent of parents or guardianb. Either party unsound mindc. Consent obtained by Fraud

i. Nin-clisclosure of previous conviction by final judgment - crimeinvolving moral turpitude

ii. Wife Concealed pregnancy by another at time of marriageiii. Concealment of STD existing at time of marriageiv. Concealment of drug addiction, habitual alcoholism or homosexuality

or lesbianism at time of marriaged. Consent obtained by force, intimidation or undue influencee. Either physically incapable of consummating marriage, incapacity continues

and appears to be incurablei. Doctrine of Triennial Cohabitation

f . Either party afflicted with serious STD which appears to be incurable2. Persons who may file action for annulment, Period for filing

a. Parents/Guardian who did not give consent before party reaches 21b. Party within 5 years from majority unless freely cohabitedc. Durirrg the lifetime, either party or any relative or person having legal charged. Within 5 years from discovery by injured party unless thereafter freely

cohabitede. Within 5 years after force, intimidation or undue influence ceased by the

injured party unless thereafter freely cohabitedf. Injured party within 5 years from marriage for STD and or incapacity to

consummate marriage3. Role of Prosecuting Attorney/ Public Prosecutor4. Effect of Termination of Marriage

a. Children

i. Statusii. Custodyiii. Suppoft (Spouse, child)

'J. ;ffi:[i'1"":uleg itime

vi, Liquidation of Community of propertyvii. Testate or Intestate Successionviii, Insurance Folicyix. Donation Propter Nuptias

Sarao vs. Guevarra, G.R. No. 47063, 40 OG 263 (CA)Bucat vs. Bucat, 72 Phil t9Aquino vs. Delizo, 109 Phil 21Tuason vs. CA, G,R. No. 716607, April 10, 1996Corpus vs, Orchotorena, 453 SCRA 447Cervantes vs. Fajardo, G,R. No. 79965, January 27, t9B9Republic vs. Iyoy, 470 SCRA 508Espiritu vs. CA, 242 SCRA 362Mangonon vs. CA,494 SCRA 1

Anaya vs. Palaroan, GR. No. L-2793O, November 26, L97O

Legal Separation

1. Grounds (Art. 55)a. Effects of Filing Petitionb. Cooling-off Period (Art. 58)

2. Grounds for Denial of Petition (Art. 56)3. Period for filing (Art. 57)4. Effects of Decree of Legal Separation5. Effects of Reconciliation

Francisco vs. Tayao, 50 Phil 42Gaudionco vs. Hqn. Penaranda , L-72984, November 27, L9B7Ong vs. Ong, 505 SCRA 76Republic vs. Iyoy, 470 SCRA 508Gines vs. Bugayong, 100 Phil 616Lapuz-Sy vs. Eufemio, 43 SCRA t77Cervantes vs, Fajardo, G.R.No.79965, January 27, t9B9Espiritu vs. CA, G.R. No. 115640, March 11;, 1995

Obligations Between Husband and W,

1. Live Together2. Mutual Love, Respect, and Fidel,ty3. Mutual Help and Support

Goitia vs. Campos-Rueda, 35 Phil 252Arroya vs. Vasquez, 42 Phil 54

Property Relations Between Husb;i,''d and WifeI

1. Marriage Settlementa. Requisitesb. Modifications: Must be nacje before marriage

i. Exception: Juclr ial S,,laratiorr of Property During Marriage (Art. 76)2. Absence of Marriage Settlemc nt, Ji irt Administration (Art. 96, Art. t24(t))

a. General Rule: Property' ia ,on governed by Phil Laws (Art. B0)b. Exception:

i. Both spouses ali sn5ii. As to extrinsic ualidit,., of Contracts

1, Not sii i)ted ;r rJ executed in the Philippines2. Situatr ,; in ,e foreign country but not executed in the

philippir esiii. Contrary Stipur 31iep,,

ryA'!+L+riiis4*t:+4F11;+*+irp.}{*l rr!-clDE,,pt; {.,.t)g9I eglne[][r,FUqDaf.lo,qa, Wife : relief from courts within Sft5r6?riim=ffi65'ffiffi

Incapacity of spouse or cannot provide for joint administratiorr4,

5.6.7.8.9.

Administration (Art. 96, L24(2))Transfer of Administration (Art, t4Z)Administration vs. Acts of OwnershipManagement of HouseholdFailure to Comply with Obligation (Art_ 101, 128)Donations By Reason of Marriage

- Assunrptiop of Sole'.lr

a. Requisitesb. Distinguished from ordinary donation

10, Donation Between Spouses during the marriage11. Grounds for Revocation

Valdez vs. Court of Appeals, 266 SCRA 324Agapay vs. Palang, 276 SCRA 341Harding vs. Comercial Union Assurance, 38 phul 464Rondriguez vs. RondriguezArcaba vs. Vda. De Batocael, G.R. No. 146683, November 22, 2OOt

Property Relations Governed By1. Marriage Settlement2. By provisions of the Code3. By Local Customs

Absolute Community of Property

1. General Rule: consist of all property owned by the spouses at the time of themarriage or acquired thereafter (Art. 91)

2. Exceptionsa. property acquired before the marriage by either spouse who has

legitimate descendants by a former marriageb. property for personal and exclusive use except jewelryc. property acquired during the marriage by gratuitous title, except when the

donor, testator or grantor expressly provides otherwise (Art:'92)3. Administration and Disposition4. Rule on Game of Chance5. Remedies of Present Spouse in case of Abandonment6, Charges upon and Obligations7. Liquidation (Art. 102)B. Grounds for Termination (Art. !'t)

BA Finance Corporation, 151 SCRA 608Marmount Resort Hotel Ent vs. Guiang, 168 SCRA 373PNB vs, CA, 153 SCRA 435Dela Cruz vs. Dela Cruz, 130 Phil 324

Conjugal Partnership of Gains

1. Properties under Conjugal Perrtnership of Gains2. Exclusive Property of Each Spouse (Art. 109)3. Rule in case of Improvement of ilxclusive Proeprty

a. Accessionb, Reverse Accession

4. Charges Upon and Obligations5, Liquidation

Metrobank, et al. v. Tan, GR No. L637L2, November 3O, 2OO6Rodriguez v. De la Cruz,8 Phil. 665Pefayo v. CA, GR No L4L323 June 81 2005Homeowners and Savings Loan Bank vs. CA,GR No 153802' March t"t,zOOsSecurity Bank v. Mar Tierra Corp., GR No. L43382, November 29' 2O06Villanueva vs. CA, 427 SCRA 439Villanueva vs. IAC, 192 SCRA 21Tan vs. CA,273 SCRA 228

t:

BPI vs. Posadasr 56 Phil 215Jocson vs. CA, 17O SCRA 333Maramba vs. Lozano, 2O SCRA 474Magalon vs. Montejo, L46 SCRA 282In Re: Estate of Narciso Padilla, 74 Phil377

, Wong vs. IAC, 200 SCRA 792Carandang vs. Heirs of Quirino De Guzman, 508 SCRA 469Lilius vs. MRR, 62 Phil 56Go vs. Yamane, G.R. No. L6O762t May 3, 2006Jovellano vs. CA, 21O SCRA 126Castillo vs. Pasco, 11 SCRA 1O2Ayala Investment and Development Corp vs. CA, February L7, L998Ching vs. CA,423 SCRA 357Homeowners Savings & Loan Bank vs. Dallo, 453 SCRA 283Lacson vs. Diaz, 14 SCRA 183People vs. Lagrimas, 29 SCRA 153Jose Uy vs. CA, G.R. No. LO9557t November 2,2OOOThelma Jader-Manalo vs. Sps. Camaisa, G.R. No. L47978, January 23t 2OO2Sps. Antonio vs. CA, G.R. No. L25t72, June 26, 1998

Separation of Property

1. Marriage Settlement (Art. 134)2. Judicial Order

a. Causesb. Effects

Union Without Marriage

1. Art. L47 and 148a. Applicabilityb. Salaries and Wagesc. Prgperty Acquired Exclusively By other Partyd. Property Acquired by Both 'e. Presumption

Valdez vs. CA, 260 SCRA 221Susan Nicdao Carino vs. Susan Yee Carino, G.R. No. 132529, February 2,2OOIBuenaventura vs. CA, 454 SCRA 261Gonzales vs. Gonzales,478 SCRA 327Agapay v. Palang, GR No. 116668, July 28, 7997Manila Surety & Fidelity Co., Inc. vs, Teodoro, 20 SCRA 463Juaniza vs. Jose, 89 SCRA 306Belcodero vs. CA, 227 SCRA 303Francisco vs. Master Iron Works & Construction Corp. 451 SCRA 494Atienza vs. De Castro, 508 SCRA 593Joaquino vs. Reyes, 434 SCRA 260Tumlos vs. Fernandez, GR NO. 137650, April L2t 2OOOAbing v. Waeyan, GR No L46294t July 31, 2006

The FamilY r

1. Family Relation2, Mandatory Prior Recourse to Compromise (Art. 151, NCC)

a. Exceptions3. Family Home' a. General Rule: Exempt from executions

b. Exceptions

Gayon vs. Gayon, 36 SCRA 104Olaco vs. Co Cho Chit, 22O SCRA 656Manacop vs. CA, 277 SCR'A57Modequillo vs. Brevo, 185 SCRA 766Gomez vs. Sta. Ines, 473 SCRA 25

Patricio vs. Dario lII, 5O7 SCRA 438Versola vs. CA, 497 SCRA 38STaneo vs. CA, G.R. No. LO532, March g, Lg99

Legitimate Children

1, General Rule: Conceived or born during a valid marriage2. Exceptions

a. Artificial Inseminationb. Born of voidable marriage before decree of annulmentc. Conceived or born before judgment of nullity under Art. 36 has become final

and executoryd, Conceived or born of Subsequent marriage under Art. 53e. Conceived or born of mothers who might have declared against legitirnacy or

sentenced as adultressf . Legally adoptedg. Legitimated

3. Rules on Impugning Legitimacya. Generally instituted only by husbandb, Prescriptive periodc. Exception: Heirs may file

1. Husband dies before period expires (have the remainder)2. Posthumous birth (full period)3. Continue case instituted by husband

d. Grounds4. Actions to claim Legitimate/ Illegitimate Status

a. Who can claimb. Proof of Filiation

5. Adoptiona. Domestic Adoption Actb. inter-country Adoption

SSS vs. Aguas,4B3 SCRA 383Benitez-Badua vs. CA, G.R. No. 105625, January 24, Igg4Macadangdang vs. CA, 100 SCRA 73Babiera vs. Catotal, G.R. No. 138493, June 15, 2000Tison vs. CA, 276 SCRA 582Mariategui vs. CA, 205 SCRA 337Reyes vs. CA, 135 SCRA 439Jison vs. CA, G.R. No. 124853, February 24, IggBMendoza vs. CA, 201 SCRA 675Marcelo Lee vs. CA, G.R. No. 118387, October 7,2OOILiyao, Jr. vs. Tnahati Liyao, G.R. No. 138961, March 7,2OOzEceta vs. Eceta, 428 SCRA 783Rodriguez vs. Lim, 508 SCRA 113Verceles vs, Posada, G.R, No. 159785, April 27, 2OO7Angeles vs. Maglaya, 469 SCRA 363Agustin vs. CA, 460 SCRA 315Herrera vs. Alba, 493 SCRA 197Mendoza vs. CA, 201 SCRA 675Tayag vs. CA, 209 SCRA 664In the Matter of rAdoption of Stephanie, 454 SCRA 541Landingin vs. Republic,493 SCRA 383

Support

1. Basis: Financial Capacity of Giver, Needs of Recipienta' Not based on parental authority, hence hoes not terminate with emancipation2. Coveragea. Substanceb, Dwellingc. Clothingd. Medical Attendancee. Educationf. Transportation

a. Legalb. Judicialc. Conventional' 4, Characteristicsa. Personalb. In transmissible :

c. Not subject to waiver or compensationd. Exempt from attachment or executione. Reciprocalf. Provisional Character of Support Judgmentg. Mandatory

5. Persons Obliged to Support each other (Art. 195)6. order of Liability if several Persons obtiged to give Support (Art. 199)7.

Magnonon vs. CA, 494 SCRA 1Zaguirre vs. Castillo, 456 SCRA 520Dadivas de Villanueva vs. Villanueva, 54 phil g3

Quintana vs. Lerma, 24 Phil2B5Mendoza vs. Parungao, 41 Phil 27IFrancisco vs. Znadueta, 61 phil 7SzQuimiguing vs. Icao, 34 SCRA 132Advincula vs. Advincula, 10 SCRA 109Jocson vs. Empire Insurance Co. 103 phil 580Baltazar vs. Serafino 14 SCRA 820De Marcaida vs. Redferin, 49 Phil 849

Parental Authority

1, General Rule: Exercised Jointly2. Exceptions:

a. Judicial Order to the Contraryb. Illegitimate Chitdc. Parental Preference Ruled. Rule in case of Legal Separation

3. Persons exercising Substitute parental Authority (Art. 216)4. Persons exercising Special Parental Authority (Art. 218)5. Kinds of Properties of a Minor

, a. Adventitiousb. Profectitious

6. Grounds for Suspension of parental Authoritya, Emancipationb. Deathc. Adoptiond. Appointment of another as general guardiane. Judicial Declaration of Abandonmentf . Final Judgment Divesting parental Authority

i. Excessive harshnessii. Corrupting ordersiii. Compelling child to begiv, Rape

.i V. Acts of lasciviousnessvi. Judicial declaration of incapacity

g. Permanent/ Temporary

Santos vs. CA, 242 SCRA 407Sagala-Eslao vs. CA,266 SCRA 317Vancil vs. Belmes, G.R. No. 132223, June 19, 2001Espiritu vs. CA, 242 SCRA 362Medina vs, Makabali, 27 SCRA 502Cervantes vs, Fajardo, 169 SCRA 575David vs, CA, 250 SCRA 82Luna vs, IAC,737 SCRA 7Pablo vs. Gualberto, 46I SCRA 450

Tan vs. Andre, 450 SCRA 145Briones vs. Miguel, 440 SCRA 455St. Mary's ncaOemy ur. Wiif iurGrpitanos, G,R. No, 143363, February 6, 2OO2

Emancipation and Age of Majority

1, Reaching 1B years of Age2. RA 6809

Change of First Name or Nickname

1. RA 90482. Grounds

Republic v. CA, GR NO. 979O6t May 21, L992

Surname

1. Reason for interest of Statea. Prevent confusion of identityb. Prevent use of name for illegal purposes

2. Legal Name - What appears in Birth Certificate3. Change - Rule 1O3, Rules of Court

a. Court Approvalb. Grounds

i. Ridiculous, Dishonorableii. Extreme Difficultt to Pronounceiii. Adoption of Filipino name to remove traces of alienageiv. Legal cause - adoption, etc

4. Rules on what to usea. Legitimate or legitimated childrenb. Illegitimate childrenc. Adopted childd. Married women

i, May retain maiden name t'

1. May not do so if has been using husband's surname for a longtime

e. Marriage Annulledi. Wife guiltyii. Wife Innocent

f. Legal Separationg. Death of Husbandh. Persons with same namesi. Usurpation of another's name

Citizenship and Domicile

1. Distrinction2, Elements of Domicile3. Kinds of Domicile4. Requirements for Acquisiton of New Domicile

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Funerals

1. Duty and right to make arnangement about funerals is in accordance with right andDuty to support under Article 1gg, FC

2. the funeral shall be in keeping with the social position of the deceased3. the funeral shall be in accordance with the expressed wishes of the deceased

i. in the absence of the expressed wishes, his religious beliefs oraffiliation shall determine

ii. in case of doubt, the persons in Article 199, Fc shall decide5. any person who disrespects the dead or allows the same shall be liable for damagesif the deceased is married, the tombstone or mausoleum is deemed a part of the funeralexpense and chargeable against the community or conjugal partnership property

Absence

1. Provisional Abesence2. Declaration of Absence3. Presumption of Death4. Reappearance of absentee

a, Effec[ on subsequent marriage of spouse presentb, Effect on Properties

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