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Mar 20, 2011 co-ownership unmarried couples family code property law lacbayan v samoy

Unmarried Couples and Property Rights in the Philippines: Proving Co-Ownership

Unmarried couples in the Philippines must prove actual joint contribution to co-own property. Learn the rules from Lacbayan v. Samoy.

Jul 31, 2006 property-law co-ownership unmarried-couples civil-code family-code philippine-law

Unmarried Couples Property Rights Understanding Co-Ownership in the Philippines

Learn how Philippine law treats property acquired by unmarried couples, including co-ownership rules, rights, and practical implications.

Jun 16, 2000 family code co-ownership property rights illicit relationships partition torrens title

Unmarried Couples and Property Rights in the Philippines: Co-Ownership in Illicit Relationships

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on property co-ownership for unmarried couples in adulterous relationships under Article 148 of the Family Code.

Jul 27, 1997 cohabitation property ownership family code inheritance agapay v. palang

Property Rights in Cohabitation: Ownership Rules for Unmarried Couples in the Philippines

Learn how Philippine law divides property for unmarried couples, the limits on donations, and key lessons from the Agapay case.