Article 9. A marriage license shall be issued by the local civil registrar of the city or municipality where either contracting parties habitually resides EXCEPT in marriages where no license is required in accordance with Chapter 2 of this Title.
The ff marriages are exempt from the requirement of procuring a marriage license: ARAL
1. Articulo mortis (in cases where either or both of the contracting parties are at the point of death)
see art.27
2. Remote places (if the residence of either party is so located that there is no means of transportation to enable such party to appear personally before the local civil registrar)
see art. 28
3. Among Muslims or among members of ethinic cultural communities
see art. 33
PROVIDED: it is solemnized according to their customs, rites, or practices
4. Living together as husband and wife for AT LEAST 5 years
see art. 34
NOTE: parties must not have any legal impediment to marry each other
Article 1156 of the Philippines civil code defines the term obligation as a legal demand to give or act or not act. Article 1178 declares that unless otherwise stated, the rights obtained through an obligation can be transferred to another person.
Article 19 of the civil code of the Philippines states that "[e]very person must, in the exercise of his rights and in the performance of his duties, act with justice, give everyone his due, and observe honesty and good faith." This article emphasizes the principle of fairness, proper conduct, and good faith in all legal actions and relationships.
Article 1192: Defines what constitutes a reciprocal obligation, where the parties are debtors and creditors to each other for the same amount. Both obligations are considered to be dependent upon each other. Article 1193: Deals with the concept of alternative obligations, allowing the debtor to choose which prestation to fulfill when there are multiple prestations offered. Article 1194: Provides guidelines on interpreting contracts, specifying that the words should be understood in their usual and common acceptation, unless used by parties in a different sense.
Article 567 of the Civil Code pertains to the definition and regulation of the legal concept of usufruct. It outlines the rights and obligations of a usufructuary, who has the right to use and enjoy someone else's property while respecting its natural state and purpose, outlined in the contract or legal agreement.
Article 1165 of the Civil Code of the Philippines states that when a person obligated to do something fails to perform, the creditor has the right to demand the fulfillment of the obligation. The debtor is held responsible for damages if there is non-performance, delay, or defective performance of the obligation. This article ensures that parties are held accountable for their obligations under contracts.
Partnership is covered by Article 1767-1867 of the Civil Code of the Philippines --http://www.scribd.com/doc/55300616/Partnership
No one is exempted because it is stated in the Article 3 of the Civil Code of the Philippines "Ignorance of the law EXCUSES NO ONE from compliance therewith."
Chidren and Women rights
Article 567 of the Civil Law of the Philippines is found in Book 2: Property, Ownership and Its Modifications, Chapter 2 Rights of the Usufructuary. Article 567 outlines the rights of natural and industrial fruit growers.
Article 567 of the Civil Law of the Philippines is found in Book 2: Property, Ownership and Its Modifications, Chapter 2 Rights of the Usufructuary. Article 567 outlines the rights of natural and industrial fruit growers.
Article 1156 of the Philippines civil code defines the term obligation as a legal demand to give or act or not act. Article 1178 declares that unless otherwise stated, the rights obtained through an obligation can be transferred to another person.
Article 1205 of the Civil Code of the Philippines pertains to the liability of a debtor in the event of default. It states that a debtor is not liable for damages if they can prove that the non-fulfillment of their obligation was due to a fortuitous event or force majeure. This article emphasizes that the debtor's responsibility is contingent upon the circumstances surrounding their inability to perform the obligation.
Article 1156 of the Civil Code of the Philippines defines an obligation as a legal requirement for a person to give something, to do something, or to refrain from doing something. It emphasizes that obligations arise from law, contracts, quasi-contracts, delicts, and quasi-delicts. This article serves as a foundational principle in understanding obligations and liabilities under Philippine law.
Article 1775 of the Civil Code of the Philippines defines a partnership as a contract whereby two or more persons bind themselves to contribute money, property, or industry to a common fund with the intention of dividing the profits among themselves. It emphasizes that partnerships can be formed for a lawful purpose and can be established through written or oral agreements. This article lays the foundation for understanding the nature and obligations of partners within a partnership framework.
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No. Proxy marriage are not allowed in the Philippines. It is illegal because it violates the Family Code of the Philippines provisions on marriage. (Try checking Article 3 of the Family Code)
Obligations derived from law are not presumed. Only those expressly determined in this Code or in special laws are demandable, and shall be regulated by the precepts of the law which establishes them; and as to what has not been foreseen, by the provisions of this Book. (1090)