1. Concepts “Legal succession” or “intestate succession” takes place: 1) If a person dies without a will, or with a…
Civil Law
Succession in general
1. DEFINTIONS Succession. Succession – is a mode of acquisition by virtue of which the property, rights and obligations to…
Lessee’s rights and obligations
1. RIGHTS OF THE LESSEE Rights of the lessee: 1) To suspend rent payments; The lessee may suspend the payment…
Lessor’s rights and obligations
1. RIGHTS OF THE LESSOR Rights of the lessor: 1) To rescission and indemnification for damages; If the lessor or…
Lease in general
Lease in general, Lease Law 1. IN GENERAL The contract of lease may be of things, or of work and…
Retroactivity of the Family Code
Concept: Retroactivity. This Code shall have retroactive effect insofar as it does not prejudice or impair vested or acquired rights…
Emancipation
Concept: Emancipation. Emancipation takes place by the attainment of majority. Unless otherwise provided, majority commences at the age of eighteen…
Parental Authority
1. GENERAL PROVISIONS Scope and extent of parental authority. Pursuant to the natural right and duty of parents over the…
Support
1. WHAT IT COMPRISES Support comprises everything indispensable for sustenance, dwelling, clothing, medical attendance, education and transportation, in keeping with…
Adoption
1. Domestic adoption (R.A. No. 8552) a. Who may adopt Who may adopt: 1) Filipino citizen – Any Filipino citizen…