Amendment to Art. 1387 of the Civil Code
Act No. 3922, approved on September 12, 1932, amends Article 1387 of the Philippine Civil Code, granting married women of legal age the authority to freely manage their paraphernal property without needing their husband's consent. This includes the rights to alienate, encumber, mortgage, or otherwise dispose of such property, as well as the ability to litigate in court regarding these matters. The act repeals any inconsistent laws, ensuring that it takes effect immediately upon approval.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Act No. 3922
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
September 12, 1932
ACT NO. 3922
AN ACT TO AMEND ARTICLE THIRTEEN HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-SEVEN OF THE CIVIL CODE, EMPOWERING MARRIED WOMEN, OF AGE, TO DISPOSE FREELY OF THEIR PARAPHERNAL PROPERTY, WITHOUT THE CONSENT OF THE HUSBAND
SECTION 1. Article thirteen hundred and eighty-seven of the Civil Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
"ART. 1387. The married woman, of age, may alienate, encumber or mortgage or otherwise dispose of her paraphernal property, and appear in court to litigate with regard to the same, without necessity of the permission or presence of the husband."
SECTION 2. All acts or parts of acts inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed.
SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect on its approval.
Approved, September 12, 1932.
Cite This Law
Amendment to Art. 1387 of the Civil Code, Act No. 3922, Sep 12, 1932 (Philippines)
Amendment to Art. 1387 of the Civil Code, Act No. 3922 (Phil. 1932)
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