CODEX MAGNUS: Persons and Family Relations Outline and Cases to Read

Introductory Part

I. Constitutional Provisions (1987 Constitution)

- Sections 12 and 14, Article II

- Sections 1 to 3, Article XV

- Section 1, Article III

II. Effect and Application of Laws (Articles 1-18, 1949 Civil Code)

A. When laws become effective

- Case: Tañada vs. Tuvera, G.R. No. L-63915

- Case: MRCA, Inc vs. CA, G.R. No. 86675
B. Mandatory effects of laws

- Article 4, 2252-2155, 1949 Civil Code
C. Non-retroactivity of laws; exceptions

- Article 4, 2252-2269, 1949 Civil Code

- Article 22, Revised Penal Code

- Case: Liam Law vs. Olympic Sawmill Co., G.R. No. 30771
D. Repeal of laws

- Section 3, Article XVIII, 1987 Constitution
E. Ignorance of the law

- Case: Elegado vs. CTA, G.R. No. 68385
F. Judicial decision

- Case: De Roy vs. CA, G.R. No. 80718
G. Applicability of Custom

- Section 5, Article XII, 1987 Constitution

- Sections 2 and 3, Rule 129 of 1997 Rules of Court
H. Computation of time/legal periods

- Rule 28, 1940 Rules of Court (See Also: Rule 22, 1997 Rules of Court)

- Case: Armigos vs. CA, G.R. No. 50654
I. Binding Effect

- Article 15, 1949 Civil Code

J. Conflict of rules

- Case: Aznar vs. Christensen, G.R. No. 16749

- Case: Bellis vs. Bellis, G.R. No. 23678

III. Human Relations (Articles 19-36, 1949 Civil Code)

A. Abuse of right

- Case: Albenson Enterprises Corp vs. CA, G.R. No. 88694

- Case: Relosa, et al vs. Pellosis, et al, G.R. No. 138964

- Case: Amonoy vs. Sps. Gutierrez, G.R. No. 140420

Marriage

I. Concept and Nature of Marriage

- Sections 1-4, Article XV, 1987 Constitution

- Article 1, 1987 Family Code

- Articles 19-21, 1987 Family Code and Article 2176, 1949 Civil Code

- Case: Wassmer vs. Velez, G.R. No. L-20089

- Case: Tanjanco vs. CA, G.R. No. L-18630

A. Marriage as a contract

- Case: In re Santiago, A.C. No. 932

- Case: Selanova vs. Mendoza, A.M. No. 804-CJ

II. Requisites of Marriage

- Articles 2-3, 1987 Family Code

A. Essential Requisites

1. Legal capacity of parties

2. Consent

- Articles 4 and 45(3), 1987 Family Code

- Case: People vs. Santiago, G.R. No. 27972

- Case: Buccat vs Mangonon de Buccat, GR No. 47101

B. Formal Requisites

1. Authority of solemnizing officer

- Articles 7, 10, 31 and 32, 1987 Family Code

- Articles 3, 4 and 35(2), 1987 Family Code (effect of absence of authority)

- Case: Navarro vs. Domagtoy, A.M. No. MTJ-96-1088

- Case: Arañes vs. Occiano, A.M. No. MTJ-02-1390
2. Marriage License

- Articles 9-34, 1987 Family Code

- Case: Sequisabal vs. Cabrera, A.M. No. 2209-CTJ

- Case: Republic vs. CA, G.R. No. 103047

- Case Moreno vs Moreno, A.M. No. MTJ-94-963
3. Marriage Ceremony

- Articles 3, 6, 8, 22, 23, 24, 28 and 29, 1987 Family Code

- Case: Martinez vs. Tan, G.R. No. L-4904

- Case: Madridejo vs. de Leon, G.R. No. L-32473

C. Presumption of Marriage

- Article 220, 1949 Civil Code

- Section 3(aa), Rule 131, 1997 Rules of Court

- Case: Vda. De Jacob vs. CA, G.R. No. 135216

III. Marriages Celebrated in Foreign Countries

- Articles 15 and 17, 1949 Civil Code

- Case: Pilapil vs. Ibay-Somera, G.R. No. 80116

- Case: Van Dorn vs. Romillo, G.R. No. L-68470

- Case: Garcia vs. Recio, G.R. No. 138322

IV. Void Marriages

A. Grounds

1. Articles 4,35-41 and 44, 1987 Family Code

- RA 8533

- Articles 390-391, 1949 Civil Code

- Proposed rule on absolute nullity of void marriages and annulment of voidable marriages, A.M. No. 02-11-10-SC (March 4, 2003)

- Case: People vs. Mendoza, G.R. No. L-5877

- Case: Tolentino vs. Paras, G.R. No. L-43905

- Case: Wiegel vs. Sempio-Diy, G.R. No. L-53703

- Case: Atienza vs. Brillantes, A.M. No. MTJ-92-706

- Case: Borja-Manzano vs. Sanchez, A.M. No. MTJ-00-1329
2. Article 36, 1987 Family Code (Psychological Incapacity)

- Case: Santos vs. Santos, G.R. No. 112019

- Case: Republic vs. Molina, G.R. No. 108763

- Case: Domingo vs. CA, G.R. No. 104818

- Case: Choa vs. Choa, G.R. No. 143376

- Case: Tsoi vs. CA, G.R. No. 119190

B. Procedure in judicial declaration of nullity of marriage

- Case: Republic of the Philippines vs. Dagdag, G.R. No. 10997

- Case: Sin vs. Sin, G.R. No. 137590
C. Effects of nullity of marriage

- Articles 50-54, 1987 Family Code

- Case: Niñal vs. Badayog, G.R. No. 133778

V. Voidable Marriages

A. Grounds

- Articles 45-48, 1987 Family Code

- Article 344, 1930 Revised Penal Code

- Proposed rule on absolute nullity of void marriages and annulment of voidable marriages, A.M. No. 02-11-10-SC (March 4, 2003)

- Case: Aquino vs. Delizo, G.R. No. L-15853

- Case: Jimenez vs. Cañizares, G.R. No. L-12790

- Case: Anaya vs. Palaroan, G.R. No. L-27930

- Case: Suntay vs. Cojuanco-Suntay, G.R. No. 183053
B. Effects of pending action

- Articles 49 and 50-54, 1987 Family Code

- Article 371, 1949 Civil Code

- Article 369, 1949 Civil Code
C. Jurisdiction

- Case: Tamano vs. Ortiz, G.R. No. 126603

VI. Marriage When One Spouse is Absent

- Articles 83, 85(2) and 87(2), 1949 Civil Code

- Articles 41-44, 1987 Family Code

- Article 349, 1930 Revised Penal Code

- Case: Jones vs. Hotiguela, G.R. No. L-43701

VII. Legal Separation

A. Concept

- Articles 45-55, P.D. 1083 (Muslim Code)
B. Grounds

- Article 55, 1987 Family Code

- Article 97, 1949 Civil Code

- Case: People vs. Zapata, G.R. No. L-3047

- Case: De la Cruz vs. De la Cruz, G.R. No. L-19565

- Case: Sy vs. Eufemio, G.R. No. L-30977

- Case: Gandionco vs. Peñaranda, G.R. No. 79284
C. Defenses

- Article 56, 1987 Family Code

- Case: People vs. Sensano, G.R. No. L-37720

- Case: Brown vs. Yambao, G.R. No. L-10699

- Case: Matubis vs. Praxedes, G.R. No. L-11766
D. Procedure

- Articles 57-60, 1987 Family Code

- Case: Ocampo vs. Florenciano, G.R. No. L-13553

- Case: Contreras vs. Macaraig, G.R. No. L-29138

- Case: Ramos vs. Vamenta, G.R. No. L-34132
E. Effects of filing petition for legal separation

- Articles 61-62, 1987 Family Code

- Case: De la Viña vs. Villareal, G.R. No. L-13982

- Case: Reyes vs. Ines-Luciano, G.R. No. L-48219
F. Effects of decree

- Articles 63 and 64, 1987 Family Code

- Section 11, P.D. 612 (Insurance Code)

- Article 372, 1949 Civil Code

- Case: Matute vs. Macadaeg, G.R. No. L-9325

- Case: Laperal vs. Republic, G.R. No. L-18008

- Case: Bañez vs. Bañez, G.R. No. 132592 & G.R. No. 133628

1. Dissolution and liquidation of ACP or CPG

2. Custody

(i) Determining the best interest of the child

- Case: Cervantes vs. Fajardo, G.R. No. 79955

- Case: Espiritu vs. CA, G.R. No. 115640

- Case: Santos vs. CA, G.R. No. 113054
(ii) Child's preference

- Case: David vs. CA, G.R. No. 111180

- Case: Laxamana vs. Laxamana, G.R. No. 144763

G. Reconciliation

- Articles 65, 66 and 67, 1987 Family Code
H. De Facto Separation

- Articles 100, 127, 239, 242 and 246-247, 1987 Family Code

- Case: Perez vs. CA, G.R. No. 118870
I. Divorce

1. Foreign divorce

- Article 15, 1949 Civil Code

- Article 26, 1987 Family Code

- Case: Van Dorn vs. Romillo, G.R. No. L-68470

- Case: Quita vs. Dandan, G.R. No. 124862

- Case: Recio vs. Recio, G.R. No. 138322
2. Muslim divorce

- Code of Muslim of Personal Laws

- Case: Yasin vs. Sha'ria District, G.R. No. 94986

Rights and Obligations Between Spouses