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Jul 7, 2020 cohabitation property rights family code actual contribution co-ownership supreme court

Property Rights in Cohabitation: Actual Contributions Under Philippine Law

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies that in adulterous cohabitation, only actual joint contributions create co-ownership of property.

Sep 27, 2007 bigamous marriage property rights co-ownership family code article 148 contribution

Bigamous Marriage and Property Rights: When No Contribution Means No Co-Ownership

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on property acquired during a bigamous marriage and the crucial role of actual contribution in determining ownership.

Apr 12, 2000 family code co-ownership property relations cohabitation ejectment article 148

Cohabitation and Property Rights: When Co-Ownership Arises Under the Family Code

Mere cohabitation does not create co-ownership. Under Article 148 of the Family Code, actual contribution to acquisition is required.