Title V — The Family

Article 161

EO 209 · Family Code of the Philippines

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If the family home was constituted from conjugal or community property, both spouses must consent to any alienation (sale, mortgage) of the family home. A third party buying the family home without both spouses' consent may acquire it in good faith only if the sale is recorded and all required consents are obtained.

Official text — EO 209

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