Title IV — Property Relations Between Husband and Wife
Article 148
ELI5— what this means for you
If the man and woman living together cannot marry each other (because one or both are still married to someone else, or there is another legal impediment), only the property actually contributed by each — through their work, wages, or funds — is co-owned. Any property registered in one name is presumed that person's alone unless the other can prove contribution.
Key point
Art. 148 applies to relationships with legal impediments (e.g., live-in couple where one is married). Contribution must be proven; no automatic 50-50.
Official text — EO 209
Full article text is being added. Read the official text at officialgazette.gov.ph.
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