[The full text, per Title, and links to related discussions are found below. There is a separate post on the complete text of Executive Oder No. 209, signed by President Corazaon G. Aquino on 6 July 1987.]
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 209
THE FAMILY CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES
TITLE I. MARRIAGE (Full Text: Articles 1-54)
TITLE II. LEGAL SEPARATION (Full Text: Articles 55-67)
Title III. RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS BETWEEN HUSBAND AND WIFE (Full Text: Articles 68-73)
Title IV. PROPERTY RELATIONS BETWEEN HUSBAND AND WIFE (Full Text: Articles 74-148)
Title V. THE FAMILY (Full Text: Articles 149-162)
Title VI. PATERNITY AND FILIATION (Full Text: Articles 163-182)
Title VII. ADOPTION (Articles 183 – 193)
Title VIII. SUPPORT (Full Text: Articles 194-208)
| * Legal support for the child * Solo parents | * Obligation to give support remains until termination of marriage |
Title IX. PARENTAL AUTHORITY (Full Text: Sections 209-233)
| * Basic issues in child custody * Solo parents * Travel clearance for minors, travel abroad | * Infidelity of mother in child custody cases * Rules on violence against women and children |
Title X. EMANCIPATION AND AGE OF MAJORITY (Full Text: Articles 234-237)
Title XI. SUMMARY JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS IN THE FAMILY LAW (Full Text: Articles 238-253)
Title XII. FINAL PROVISIONS (Full Text: Articles 254-257)
| * Funerals and Burials * Premature marriage no longer a crime | * Primer on simulated birth rectification |
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