Civil Law Review 1Persons & Family Relations

November 13, 2012

Effect & Application of Laws

1. PASEI vs. Torres GR# 101279/Aug. 06, 1992 212 SCRA 2982. Rep. vs. Extelcom GR# 147096/Jan. 15, 2002 373 SCRA 3163. Rep v. Pilipinas Shell GR# 173918/ Apr. 08, 2008 550 SCRA 680 4. SEC v. GMA Network, Inc. GR# 164026 /Dec. 23, 2008 575 SCRA 113

Vested Rights; Substantive & Procedural Laws; Retroactive Application; Statutory Rules Versus Equity Principles;

5. Dueñas v. Santos GR# 149417 / Jun. 4, 2004 431 SCRA 766. Bernabe v. Alejo GR# 140500 / Jan. 21, 2002 374 SCRA 1807. Rep. v. Miller GR# 125932 / Apr. 21, 1999 306 SCRA 1838. Atienza vs. Brillantes, AM MTJ 92-706/ Mar. 29, 1995 243 SCRA 329. Ty v. CA GR# 127406/ Nov. 27, 2000 346 SCRA 8610. Ablaza v. Republic GR# 158298/Aug. 11, 2010 628 SCRA 27

Article 8. Stare Decisis. See also Article 36, FC

11. Ting v. Velez-Ting GR # 166562, Mar. 31, 2009 582 SCRA 69412. LBP v. Suntay GR # 188376, Dec. 14, 2011 662 SCRA 614

Human Relations; Abuse of Rights, Unjust Enrichment; Malicious Prosecution; Arts. 2176, NCC;

13. Chieng v. Sy GR# 174238 / Jul. 07, 2009 592 SCRA 1 14. ASJ Corp. vs. Evangelista GR# 158086 / Feb. 14, 2008 545 SCRA 30015. UP v. Philab (Accion in rem verso) GR # 152411/ Sept. 29, 2004 439 SCRA 46716. Hyatt Elevators v. Cathed. Hts GR# 173881/ Dec. 1, 2010 636 SCRA 40117. LBP v. Ong GR# 190755/ Nov. 24, 2010 636 SCRA 26618. PRHC v. Ley Const GR # 165548/Jun. 13, 2011 651 SCRA 71919. Ty v. CA GR# 127406/ Nov. 27, 2000 346 SCRA 8620. PCIB v. Balmaceda GR # 158143 Sept. 21, 2011 658 SCRA 3321. Yuchengco v. Manila Chronicle GR # 184315, Nov. 28, 2011 661 SCRA 39222. Pantaleon v. Amexco GR # 174269, Aug. 25, 2010 629 SCRA 27623. MIAA v. Avia Filipinas GR # 180168 Feb. 27, 2012 667 SCRA 3424. Valley Golf v. Caram GR# 158805 / Apr. 16, 2009 585 SCRA 21825. Ilusorio v. Bildner GR # 139789, May 12, 2000 332 SCRA 169

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26. Ilusorio v. Bildner GR # 139789 Jul. 19, 2001 361 SCRA 427

“Honesto Vivere, non alterum laedere et just suum cique” - To live virtuously,not to injure others and to give everyone his due”]

Title I. Civil Personality

Civil Personality; Birth; Death; Arts 40, 41, 42 NCC

27. Continental Steel v. Montaño GR# 182836 / Oct.13, 2009 603 SCRA 62128. Dueñas v. Santos GR# 149417 / Jun. 4, 2004 431 SCRA 76

Domicile; Arts 50 & 51 NCC; Arts. 68 & 69, FC; rules on residence (settlement of estate; election laws)

29. Bayot v. CA GR# 1555635 / 163979 / Nov. 07, 2008 570 SCRA 47230. Morigo v. People GR# 145226 / Feb. 6, 2004 422 SCRA 37631. San Luis v. San Luis GR#. 134029/ Feb. 6, 2000 514 SCRA 29432. Ugdoracion v. Comelec GR #. 179851/ Apr. 18, 2008 552 SCRA 23133. Limbona v. Comelec GR# 181097 / Jun. 25,2008 555 SCRA 391

FAMILY CODE

Marriage

1. classification of Marriages/ Relationships. Parties In Interest; NCC;FC;AM 02-11-10 SC

ValidVoidableVoidTerminable

Others Classifications

Legal SeparationSeparation in FactCommon Law Relationship

34. Lucas v. Lucas GR # 190710/Jun. 6, 2011 650 SCRA 667

2. Civil Wedding v. Church Wedding License; Certification of Civil Registar

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35. Ty v. CA GR# 127406/ Nov. 27, 2000 346 SCRA 8636. Alcantara v. Alcantara GR# 167746/ Aug. 28,2007 531 SCRA 44637. Sy v. CA GR# 127263/ Apr. 12, 2000 330 SCRA 55038. Cariño v. Cariño GR# 132529/ Feb. 02, 2001 351 SCRA 127

3. Proof Of Marriage Certificate v. Presumption of Marriage; Torrens Title Entry“Single, Civil Status’’

39. Añonuevo v. Estate of Jalandoni GR# 178221/ Dec. 1, 2010 636 SCRA 420

4.Declaration Of Nullity; NCC v. FC, AM 02-11-10 SC; Civil Code and Muslim Code [PD 1083]

40. Ablaza v. Republic GR# 158298/ Aug. 11, 2010 628 SCRA 2741. Juliano-Llave v. Republic GR# 169766/ Mar. 30, 2011 646 SCRA 63742. Ilupa v. Abdullah AM SCC 11-16-P/Jun. 1, 2011 650 SCRA 2843. Carlos v. Sandoval GR# 179922/ Dec. 16, 2008 574 SCRA 11644. Bolos v. Bolos GR# 186400/ Oct. 20, 2010 634 SCRA 429

5. Arts. 15-17,50-5, NCC; Art.26, FC; Divorce [Filipino; Foreigner; Parenting; Children, Property Rights; Succession rights]; Declaratory Relief; Rule 108;; Art. 412 NCC

45. Rep. v. Orbecido GR# 154380/ Oct. 05, 2005 472 SCRA 11445a. Catalan v.Catalan GR # 183622 / Feb. 08, 2012 665 SCRA 48746. Corpuz v. Sto. Tomas GR# 186571/ Aug. 11, 2010 628 SCRA 266

6. Article 36, FC; AM 02-11-10 SC; See also Articles 48, 68-71, 220-221 & 225 FC

47. Marable v. Marable GR# 178741/ Jan. 17, 2011 639 SCRA 55748. Ochosa v. Alano GR# 167459/ Jan. 26, 2011 640 SCRA 51749. Yambao v. REP GR# 184063/ Jan. 24, 2011 640 SCRA 35550. Rep. v. Galang GR # 168335/Jun. 6, 2011 650 SCRA 52451. Aurelio v. Aurelio GR # 175367/Jun. 6, 2011 650 SCRA 56152. Kalaw v. Fernandez GR # 166357/Sept 19, 2011 657 SCRA 82253. Toring v. Toring GR# 165321/ Aug. 03, 2010 626 SCRA 38954. Camacho-Reyes v. Reyes GR# 185286/ Aug. 18, 2010 628 SCRA 46155. Baccay v. Baccay GR# 173138/ Dec, 1, 2010 636 SCRA 35056. Agraviador v. Agraviador GR# 170729/ Dec. 08, 2010 637 SCRA 519

7. Declaration Of Nullity; Prejudicial Question- Section 7, Rule 117, 2000 Rules of Criminal Procedure;

57. Pimentel v. Pimentel GR# 172060/ Sept. 13, 2010 630 SCRA 43758. Jarillo v. People GR# 164435/ Sept. 29, 2009 601 SCRA 236

8. Declaration Of Nullity; Arts. 36, 40, 45; Section 19 (1) AM 02-10-11 SC; Arts. 147 & 148

59. Valdes v. RTC Br. 102, Q, C GR# 122749/ Jul. 31, 1996 260 SCRA 221

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60. MBTC v. Pascual GR# 163744/ Feb. 29, 2008 547 SCRA 24661. Diño v. Diño GR# 178044/ Jan. 19, 2011 640 SCRA 17862. Atienza v. Brillantes AM# MTJ 92-706/ Mar. 29, 1995 243 SCRA 3263. Camacho-Reyes v. Reyes GR# 185286/ Aug. 18, 2010 628 SCRA 461

9. RA 9262- Law on Violation against Women and their Children; Support; Art. 213 FC

64. Go Tan v. Tan GR# 168852/ Sept. 30, 2008 567 SCRA 23165. Ang v. CA/ Sagud GR# 182835/ Apr. 20, 2010 618 SCRA 59266. Ocampo v. Arcaya- Chua AM OCA IPI # 07-2630-RTJ/ Apr. 23, 2010 619 SCRA 5967. Dolina v. Vallecera GR# 182367/ Dec. 15, 2010 638 SCRA 707

10. Art. 40, FC; AM -02-10-11 SC; March 15, 2003; NCC; Rule 108

68. Ablaza v. Republic GR# 158298/Aug. 11, 2010 628 SCRA 2769. Niñal v. Bayadog GR# 133778/ Mar. 14, 2000 328 SCRA 12270. Carlos v. Sandoval GR# 179922/ Dec. 16, 2008 574 SCRA 116

11. Arts. 40 ( 35 (4) & 41, FC; Art. 349 RPC; Civil & Criminal Bigamy ; Art. 83, NCC;

71. Morigo v. People GR# 145226/ Feb. 06, 2004 422 SCRA 37672. Jarillo v. People GR# 164435/ Sept. 29, 2009 601 SCRA 23673. Tenebro v. CA GR# 150758/ Feb. 18, 2004 423 SCRA 27274. Antone v. Beronilla GR# 183824/ Dec. 08, 2010 637 SCRA 61575. Teves v. People GR # 188775/Aug 24, 2011 656 SCRA 30776. Nollora v. People GR # 191425/Sept. 7, 2011 657 SCRA 330

See also Atienza v. Brillantes

12. Arts. 41-44, 49 FC; Art.83 (2) NCC;

77. Armas v. Calisterio GR# 136467/ Apr. 06, 2000 330 SCRA 20178. REP v. Nolasco GR# 94053/ Mar. 17, 1993 220 SCRA 2079. Valdez v. REP GR# 180863/ Sept. 08,2009 598 SCRA 64680. REP v. Tango GR# 161062/ Jul. 31, 2009 594 SCRA 56081. Navarro v. Domagtoy A.M # MTJ-96-1088/ Jul. 19,1996 259 SCRA 129

Title II. LEGAL SEPARATION (Articles 55-67)

De facto Separation vs. Legal Separation/Article 63;See also Arts 86 (4), 99 & 126, 100 & 127, 135 (6), 204; Title XI, Chapter 2, Arts 239-248; Rule of Procedure on Legal Separation (A.M. No. 02-11-11 SC); Rule on Provisional Orders (AM 02-11-12 SC); See RA 9262 – compare Section 19 with Article 58; Rules on Revocation of Donations; Incapacity to Succeed by Will or Intestate Succession

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82. Manzano vs. Sanchez A.M. No. MTJ-00-1329. Mar. 08, 2001 354 SCRA 1 83. Sabalones vs. CA GR# 106169 / Feb. 14, 1994 230 SCRA 79 Article 61 (Administration issues pendente lite) See also, and compare with, Article 12484. Bañez vs. Bañez GR# 132592 / Jan. 23, 2002 374 SCRA 340 Are multiple appeals allowed?85. Pacete vs. Carriaga GR# 53880 / Mar. 17, 1994 231 SCRA 321 Arts 58, 60; See also Arts 101 & 103 NCC; No defaults; AM 02-11-11 SC86. Ong v. Ong GR# 153206 / Oct. 23, 2006 505 SCRA 76 87. SSS v. Aguas GR# 165546 / Feb. 27, 2006 483 SCRA 383

Title III. RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS BETWEEN HUSBAND & WIFE (Arts 68-73)

See also Articles 220, 221 and 225; RA 9262 & IRR; Article 50 NCC; Different kinds of domicile; Article 69; See also Article 110 NCC; Habeas Corpus;Rule 102, Rules of Court; Article 73 FC v Article 117 NCC

88. Pilapil v. Ibay-Somera GR# 80116 / Jun. 30, 1989 174 SCRA 65289. Limbona v. Comelec GR# 181097 / Jun. 25, 2008 555 SCRA 39190. Ilusorio v. Bildner GR# 139789 / 139808 / May 12, 200 332 SCRA 16991. Ilusorio v. Bildner GR# 139789 / 139808 / Jul. 19, 2001 361 SCRA 42792. Van Dorn vs. Romillo, Jr., GR # L-68470 / Oct. 08, 1985 139 SCRA 13 93. Go vs. CA GR# 114791 /May 29, 1997 272 SCRA 752

TITLE IV. PROPERTY RELATIONS BET. HUSBAND & WIFE (Articles 74- 148)

CHAPTER 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS (Articles 74-81) CHAPTER 2. DONATIONS BY REASON OF MARRIAGE (Articles 82-87)

94. Valencia v. Locquiao GR# 122134 / Oct. 3, 2003 412 SCRA 600

95. Agapay vs. Palang GR# 116668 / Jul. 28, 1997 276 SCRA 34096. Arcaba vs. Batocael GR# 146683 / Nov.22, 2001 370 SCRA 414

CHAPTER 3. SYSTEM OF ABSOLUTE COMMUNITY (Articles 88-104)

Section 1. General Provisions (Articles 88-90)

Section 2. What constitutes Community Property (Articles 91-93)

Section 3. Charges Upon & Obligations of the Absolute Community (Articles 94-95)

97. Sunga-Chan v. CA GR# 164401 / Jun. 25, 2008 555 SCRA 275

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Section 4. Ownership, Administration, Enjoyment & Disposition of the Community Property (Articles 96-98)

Section 5. Dissolution of Absolute Community Regime (Arts 99-101)

Section 6. Liquidation of the Absolute Community Assets & Liabilities (Arts 102-104)

CHAPTER 4. CONJUGAL PARTNERSHIP OF GAINS

Section 1. General Provisions (Articles 105-108); See also Articles 88 & 89, FC; Articles 161,163, 165, 166, 173 NCC; Section 7, Article XII, 1987 Constitution

98. Dewara v. Lamela GR# 179010/ Apr. 11,2011 647 SCRA 48399. De Leon v. De Leon GR# 185063 / Jul. 23, 2009 593 SCRA 768100. Hernandez v. Mingoa GR# 146548 / Dec. 18, 2009 608 SCRA 394101. Matthews v. Taylor GR # 164584, Jun. 22, 2009 590 SCRA 394102. Borromeo v. Descallar GR # 159310, Feb. 24, 2009 580 SCRA 175103. Muller v. Muller GR# 149615/ Aug. 29,2006 500 SCRA 65104. Villanueva et., al vs. CA et al. GR# 143286 / Apr. 14, 2004 427 SCRA 439

Section 2. Exclusive Property of Each Spouse (Articles 109-115)

105. Villegas v. Lingan GR# 153839 / Jun. 29, 2007 526 SCRA 63 “Accurate ruling?”

Section 3. Conjugal Partnership Property (Articles 116-120); Article 160 NCC

106. MBTC v. Pascual GR# 163744 / FEB. 29, 2008 547 SCRA 246 107. Muñoz v. Ramirez GR # 156125/Aug 25, 2010 629 SCRA 38108.De La Pena v. Avila GR # 187490 Feb. 8, 2012 665 SCRA 553109. Imani v. MBTC GR # 187023/Nov. 17, 2010 635 SCRA 357110. Pisueña vs. Heirs of Petra Unating GR# 132803 / Aug. 31, 1999 313 SCRA 384111. Ferrer v. Ferrer GR# 166496 / Nov. 29, 2006 508 SCRA 570

Section 4. Charges Upon & Obligations of the Conjugal Partnership (Articles 121-123), see also art. 73 FC

112. Ching vs. CA GR# 124642 / Feb. 23, 2004 423 SCRA 356113.Ayala Invest & Dev't. Corp. vs. CA GR# 118305 /Feb. 12, 1998 286 SCRA 272114. Carlos vs. Abelardo GR# 146504 / Apr. 09, 2002 380 SCRA 361115. SBTC v. Mar Tierra Corp GR# 143382 / Nov. 29, 2006 508 SCRA 419

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116. Ros v. PNB Laog Br. GR# 170166/Apr. 06, 2011 647 SCRA 334117. Corpuz v. Sheriff Pascual AM P-11-2972/Sept. 28, 2011 658 SCRA 239118. Buado v. CA GR# 145222 / Apr. 24, 2009 586 SCRA 397

Section 5. Administration of the Conjugal Partnership Property (Articles 124-125); Article 165, 173, 1390 NCC; Rule on Forum Shopping; Article 124 FC v. Guardianship v. Summary Proceedings;

119.Roxas vs. CA GR# 92245 / Jun. 26, 1991 198 SCRA 541120. Guiang vs. CA GR# 125172 / Jun. 26, 1998 291 SCRA 372121. Jader-Manalo vs. Camaisa GR# 147978 / Jan. 23, 2002 374 SCRA 498122. Jardeleza vs. Jardeleza GR# 112014 / Dec. 05, 2000 347 SCRA 10123. Uy (Jardeleza) vs. CA (Jardeleza) GR# 10955 / Nov. 29, 2000 346 SCRA 246124. Villanueva v. Chiong GR# 159889 / Jun. 05, 2008 554 SCRA 197125.Ravina v. Villa Abrille GR# 160708 / Oct. 16, 2009 604 SCRA 120126. Aggabao v. Parulan GR # 165803 / Sept. 1, 2010 629 SCRA 563127. De la Cruz v. Segovia GR# 149801 / Jun. 26, 2008 555 SCRA 453

Section 6. Dissolution of the Conjugal Partnership Regime (Articles 126-128)

128. Partosa-Jo vs. CA GR# 82606 / Dec. 18, 1992 216 SCRA 692129. Relucio vs Lopez GR# 138497 / Jan. 16, 2001 373 SCRA 578130. MBTC v. Pascual GR# 163744 / Feb. 29, 2008 547 SCRA 246 131. Diño v. Diño GR# 178044/Jan. 19, 2011 640 SCRA 178132. Espinosa v. Omaña AC # 9081/Oct 12, 2011 659 SCRA 1133. Alipio vs. CA GR# 134100 / Sept. 29, 2000 341 SCRA 441 - Collection suits against the partnership; death of a spouse134. De Ugalde v. De Ysasi GR# 130623 / Feb. 29, 2008 547 SCRA 171

Section 7. Liquidation of the Conjugal Partnership Assets & Liabilities (Articles 129-133)

135. MBTC v. Pascual GR# 163744 / Feb. 29, 2008 547 SCRA 246136. Agtarap v. Agtarap GR # 177099/Jun. 8, 2011 651 SCRA 455137. Go v. Servacio GR # 157537/Sept. 7, 2011 657 SCRA 10138. Vda. De Consuegra vs. GSIS GR No.L-28093 / Jan. 30, 1971 37 SCRA 315

139. Paz v. Republic GR # 157367 / Nov. 23, 2011 661 SCRA 75

-Adjudication of the property rights of "Good faith" Survivors (1sl valid subsisting & 2nd, presumably void, marriages"; See Cariño v. Cariño 351 SCRA 127; San Luis v. San Luis 514 SCRA 294; Articles 147 & 148 FC)

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CHAPTER 5. SEPARATION OF PROP. OF THE SPOUSES & ADM. OF COMMON PROP. BY ONE SPOUSE DURING THE MARRIAGE (Arts 134-142)

CHAPTER 6. REGIME OF SEPARATION OF PROPERTY (Articles 143-146)

140. Maquilan v. Maquilan GR# 155409 / Jun. 08, 2007 524 SCRA 166

CHAPTER 7. PROPERTY REGIMES OF UNIONS WITHOUT MARRIAGE (Articles 147-148); - See also A.M. No. 02-11-10 SC

141. Valdes vs. RTC Br. 102, QC GR# 122749 / Jul. 31, 1996 260 SCRA 221142. Mallilin, Jr. vs. Castillo GR# 136803 / Jun. 16, 2000 333 SCRA 628143. Diño v. Diño GR# 178044/Jan. 19, 2011 640 SCRA 178144. Lacbayan v. Samoy GR # 165427, Mar. 21, 2011 645 SCRA 677145. Mercado – Fehr v. Fehr GR# 152716 / Oct. 23, 2003 414 SCRA 280146. Cariño v. Cariño GR# 132529 / Feb. 02, 2001 351 SCRA 127147. San Luis v. San Luis GR# 133743 / 134029 / Feb. 06, 2007 514 SCRA 294148. Saguid vs. CA GR# 150611 / Jun. 10, 2003 403 SCRA 678See Articles 148, 256 (FC); Article 144 NCC

TITLE V. THE FAMILY HOME

See also Article 2035, NCC

CHAPTER 1. THE FAMILY AS AN INSTITUTION (Articles 149-151) 149. Hontiveros vs. RTC Br. 25, Iloilo City GR# 125465 / Jun. 29, 1999 309 SCRA 340150. Silva vs. CA GR# 114742 / Jul. 17, 1997 275 SCRA 605

CHAPTER 2. THE FAMILY HOME (Arts 152-162); Arts 225, 229-231, 233; 240, 242 NCC]

151. Taneo vs. Court of Appeals GR# 108562 / Mar. 09, 1999 304 SCRA 308152. Arriola v. Arriola GR# 177703 / Jan. 28, 2008 542 SCRA 666153. Josef v. Santos GR# 165060 / Nov. 27, 2008 572 SCRA 57154. Cabang v. Basay GR# 180587 / Mar. 20, 2009 582 SCRA 172155. Ramos v. Pangilinan GR # 185920 / Jul. 20, 2010 625 SCRA 181156. Olivia De Mesa v. Acero GR # 185064 Jan. 16, 2012 663 SCRA 40157. Honrado v. CA GR# 166333 / Nov. 25, 2005 476 SCRA 280158. Kelly v. Planters Products GR# 172263 / Jul. 09, 2008 557 SCRA 499

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TITLE VI. PATERNITY & FILIATIONSee also RA 9255 - Use of Father’s SurnameRules Of Evidence (DNA)RA 9262 – Anti – Violence against Women & ChildrenRA 9858 – Amendment to Art. 177, FCArticle 345, Revised Penal Code (RPC)

Filial Privilege, Art 965 NCC, Sec. 25, Rule 130 [Rule Of Evidence]

159. Lee v. CA GR # 177861, Jul. 13, 2010 625 SCRA 66160. Reyes v. Mauricio GR # 175080, Nov. 24, 2010 636 SCRA 79161. Republic v. Sagun GR # 187567, Feb. 15, 2012 666 SCRA 321

CHAPTER 1. LEGITIMATE CHILDREN (Articles 163-171)

162. Benitez-Badua vs. CA GR# 105625 / Jan. 24, 1994 229 SCRA 468163. Babiera vs. Catotal GR# 138493 / Jun. 15, 2000 333 SCRA 487164. Liyao vs. Tanhoti-Liyao GR# 138961 / Mar. 07, 2002 378 SCRA 563165. Mariategui vs. CA GR# 57062 / Jan. 24, 1992 205 SCRA 337166. Labagala vs. Santiago GR# 132305 / Dec. 04, 2001 371 SCRA 360

CHAPTER 2. PROOF OF FILIATION (Articles 172-174), See also Rules of Court (Evidence); Succession

167. Bernabe v. Alejo GR# 140500 / Jan.21, 2002 374 SCRA 180168. Solinap vs. Locsin Jr. GR# 146737 / Dec. 10, 2001 371 SCRA 711169. Verceles v. Posada GR# 159785 / Apr. 27, 2007 522 SCRA 518170. Lucas v. Lucas GR # 190710/Jun. 6, 2011 650 SCRA 667171. Rodriguez vs. CA GR# 85723 / Jun. 19, 1995 245 SCRA 150172. Heirs of Cabais vs. CA GR# 106314-15/Oct. 08, 1999 316 SCRA 338173. Cenido vs. Apacionado GR# 132474 / Nov. 19, 1999 318 SCRA 688174. Tijing vs. Court of Appeals GR# 125901 / Mar. 08, 2001 354 SCRA 17175. Estate of Ong v. Diaz GR# 171713 / Dec. 17, 2007 540 SCRA 480176. Tayag v. Tayag-Gallor GR# 174680 / Mar. 24, 2008 549 SCRA 68177. Puno v. Puno Ent. Inc. GR# 177066 / Sept. 11, 2009 599 SCRA 585

CHAPTER 3. ILLEGITIMATE CHILDREN (Articles 175-176)

178. David vs. CA GR# 111180 / Nov. 16, 1995 250 SCRA 82179. Tonog vs. CA GR# 122906 / Feb. 07, 2002 376 SCRA 523180. Guy v. CA GR# 163707 / Sept. 15, 2006 502 SCRA 151181. De La Cruz v. Gracia GR# 177728 / Jul. 31, 2009 594 SCRA 648

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182. Uy v. Chua GR# 183965 / Sept. 18, 2009 600 SCRA 806183. Aruego v. CA GR# 112193/ Mar. 13, 1996 254 SCRA 711184. People v. Magtibay GR# 142985/ Aug. 06, 2002 386 SCRA 332

CHAPTER 4. LEGITIMATED CHILDREN (Articles 177-182); RA 9858

185. Abadilla vs. Tabiliran, Jr. A.M No. MTJ-92-716. / Oct. 25, 1995 249 SCRA 447186. De Santos vs. Angeles GR# 105619 / Dec. 12, 1995 251 5CRA 206

TITLE VII. ADOPTION

See also: See Domestic Adoption Act of 1988 (RA 8552) as amended by RA 9523 (March 2009)A.M. No. 02-6-02-SC - Re: Proposed Rule on Domestic Adoption Inter country Adoption Act of 1995 (RA 8043)Amended IRR on Inter-Country Adoption (January 8, 2004)

187. Republic vs. Vergara GR# 95551 / Mar. 20, 1997 270 SRCA 206188. Republic vs. Miller GR# 125932 / Apr. 21, 1999 306 5CRA 183189. Republic vs. Toledano GR# 94147 / Jun. 08, 1994 233 SCRA 9190. Republic vs. CA & Hughes GR# 100835 / Oct. 26, 1993 227 SCRA 401191. Republic vs. CA/Wong GR# 97906 / May 21, 1992 209 SCRA 189192. Cang vs. CA GR# 105308 / Sept. 25, 1998 296 SCRA 128193. Lahom vs. Sibulo GR# 143989 / Jul. 14, 2003 406 SCRA 135 In re: Adoption of 194. Michelle & Michael Jude P. Lim GR# 168992-93 / May 21, 2009 588 SCRA 98195. Republic vs. CA & Bobiles GR# 92326 / Jan. 24, 1992 205 SCRA 356

TITLE VIII. SUPPORTSee also: RA 9262 & IRR; Arts. Contracts, Quasi-Contracts

196. David vs. CA GR# 111180 / Nov. 16, 1995 250 SCRA 82197. Mangonon v. CA GR# 125041 / June. 30, 2006 494 SCRA 1198. Uy v. Chua GR# 183965 / Sept. 18, 2009 600 SCRA 806199. Lim v. Lim GR# 163209 / Oct. 30, 2009 604 SCRA 691200. Gan vs. Reyes GR# 145527 / May. 28, 2002 382 SCRA 357201. De Asis vs. CA GR# 127578 / Feb. 15, 1999 303 SCRA 176202. People vs. Magtibay GR# 142985 / Aug. 06, 2002 386 SCRA 332203. Sy v. CA GR# 124518 / Dec. 27, 2007 541 SCRA 391204. Lacson v. Lacson GR# 150644 / Aug. 28, 2006 499 SCRA 677

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TITLE IX. PARENTAL AUTHORITY

Rule on Custody of Minors & Writ of Habeas Corpus (SC AM 03-04-04)Rule on Juveniles in Conflict With the Law (2002)SC Rule on Guardianship of Minors (A.M. 03-02-05) SC Rule on Examination of Child Witness (2000)See RA 9262 (Anti Violence against Women and Children [VAWC]) & IRRRe: Proposed Rule on Guardianship of Minors (SC AM No. 03-02-05)RA 8972 "Solo Parents' Welfare Act of 2000” & Implementing Rules and Regulations of 2002See RA 9262 (Anti Violence against Women and Children [VAWC]); IRRArticle 2176 & 2180; RA 6809

CHAPTER 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS (Articles 209-215)

205. Santos Sr. v. CA GR# 113054 / Mar. 16, 1995 242 SCRA 407206. Perez v. CA GR# 118870 / Mar. 29, 1996 255 SCRA 661207. Silva vs. CA GR# 114742 / Jul. 17, 1997 275 SCRA 206208. Vancil v. Belmes GR# 132223 / Jun. 19, 2001 358 SCRA 707209. Laxamana v. Laxamana GR# 144763 / Sept. 3, 2002 388 SCRA 296210. Roehr v. Rodriguez GR# 142820 / Jun. 30, 2003 404 SCRA 495211. Sy v. CA GR# 124518 / Dec. 17, 2007 541 SCRA 391212. Madriñan v. Madriñan GR# 159374 / Jul. 12, 2007 527 SCRA 487213. Lim v. Lim GR# 163209 / Oct. 30, 2009 604 SCRA 691214. Viesca v. Gilinsky GR# 171698 / Jul. 04, 2007 526 SCRA 533

CHAPTER 2. SUBSTITUTE & SPECIAL PARENTAL AUTHORITY (Arts 216-219); Arts. 2176, 2180

215. St. Mary’s Academy v. Carpitanos GR# 143363 / Feb. 6, 2002 376 SCRA 473

CHAPTER 3. EFFECT OF PARENTAL AUTHORITY UPON THE PERSONS OF THE CHILDREN (Articles 220-224)

216. Obedencio vs. Murillo A.M. No. RTJ-03-1753. Feb. 5, 2004 422 SCRA 21

CHAPTER 4. EFFECT OF PARENTAL AUTHORITY UPON THE PROPERTY OF THE CHILDREN (Articles 225-227)

217. Lindain v. CA GR# 95305 / Aug. 20, 199 212 SCRA 725218. Pineda v. CA GR# 105562 / Sept. 27, 1993 226 SCRA 754219. Cabales v. CA GR# 162421 / Aug. 31, 2007 531 SCRA 691

CHAPTER 5. SUSPENSION OR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL AUTHORITY (Arts 228-233)

220. Silva vs. CA GR# 114742 / Jul. 17, 1997 275 SCRA 206

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221. Bondagjy vs. Bondagjy GR# 140817 / Dec. 07, 2001 371 SCRA 64

Title X. FUNERAL (Articles 305 -310, NCC)

Title XII. CARE AND EDUCATION OF CHILDREN (Articles 356 – 363, NCC)

PD 603 – “The Child and Youth Welfare Code” RA 9262 (Anti Violence against Women and Children [VAWC]) and IRR; RA 9523

Title XIII. USE OF SURNAMES (Articles 364-380, NCC)

RA 9255 – “An Act Allowing Illegitimate Children to Use the Surname of their Father (Amending Art. 176 of the Family Code)”; IRR of 9255Passport Law (RA 8239)

222. De la Cruz v. Gracia GR# 177728 / July 31, 2009 594 SCRA 648223. Remo v. Sec of Foreign Affairs GR No. 169202 / Mar. 5, 2010 614 SCRA 281

Title XIV. ABSENCE (Articles 381-396, NCC)

See Article 41 FC; Rule 107, 1997 Revised Rules of CourtArts. 774 & 777; Art. 1456; Arts 22, 2142-2175; Wills & Succession

Chapter 1. Provisional Measures in Case of AbsenceChapter 2. Declaration of Absence Chapter 3. Administration of the Property of the Absentee Chapter 4. Presumption of Death Chapter 5. Effect of Absence Upon the Contingent Rights of the Absentee

224. Valdez v. Republic GR# 180863 / Sept. 08,2009 598 SCRA 646

Title X. EMANCIPATION AND AGE OF MAJORITY

See RA 6809; 2176 & 2180 NCC

Title XVI. CIVIL REGISTER (NCC)

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See RA 9048 (Clerical Error Law) and Implementing Rules and Regulations See Rules 103 & 108, 1997 Revised Rules of Court 225. Republic v. Cagandahan GR# 166676 / Sept. 12, 2008 565 SCRA 72226. Corpus v. Sto. Tomas GR# 186571 / Aug. 11, 2010 628 SCRA 266227. Republic v. Mercadera GR # 186027 / Dec. 8, 2010 637 SCRA 654228. Rep v. Coseteng-Magpayo GR# 189476/ Feb. 02, 2011 641 SCRA 533229. Republic v. Bolante GR# 160597 / Jul. 20, 2006 495 SCRA 729230. Republic v. Kho GR# 170340 / Jun. 29, 2007 526 SCRA177231. Silverio v. Republic GR# 174689 / Oct. 19, 2007 537 SCRA 373232. Baldos v. CA GR# 170645 / Jul. 9, 2010 624 SCRA 615

Title XI SUMMARY JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS IN THE FAMILY LAW

Family Courts Act and SC AM Orders and Circulars

CHAPTER 1. SCOPE OF APPLICATION (Article 238)

CHAPTER 2. SEPARATION IN FACT BETWEEN HUSBAND AND WIFE (Articles 239-248)

See RA 9262 (Anti Violence against Women and Children [VAWC]) and Implementing Rules & Regulations

CHAPTER 3. INCIDENTS INVOLVING PARENTAL AUTHORITY (Articles 249-252)

See RA 9262 (Anti Violence against Women and Children [VAWC]) and Implementing Rules & Regulations

A.M. No. 02-11-12-SC- Re: Proposed Rule on Provisional Orders (March 4, 2003)A.M. No. 03-02-05-SC- Re: Proposed Rule on Guardianship of Minors (April 1, 2003)A.M. No. 03-04-SC- Re: Proposed Rule on Custody of Minors and Writ of Habeas Corpus in Relation to Custody of Minors (April 30, 2003)

CHAPTER 4. OTHER MATTERS SUBJECT TO SUMMARY PROCEEDINGS (Article 253)

233. Uy (Jardeleza) vs. CA GR# 109557 / Nov. 29, 2000 346 SCRA 246 234. Republic v. Tango GR # 161062 / Jul. 31,2009 594 SCRA 560

TITLE XII FINAL PROVISIONS (Articles 254-257)

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Adm. Circular No. 04-2002 - Re: Special Treatment of Minor Detainees and Jail Decongestion (February 1, 2002)A.M. No. 02-1-18-SC - Re: Rule on Juveniles in Conflict with the Law (02/28/2002)A.M. No. 02-1-19-SC - Re: Rule on Commitment of Children (02/28/2002))RA 8369 "Family Courts Act"RA 9208 - "Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2003" -RA 9231 - An Act Providing for the Elimination of the Worst Forms of Child Labor and affording Stronger Protection for the Working Child, Amending for the Purpose RA No. 7610, as amended, otherwise known as the "Special Protection of Children Against Child Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination ActRA 9257 - Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2003RA 9994 – Grant of Additional Benefits to Senior Citizens (2010)AM 02-1-18 SC Rule on Juveniles in Conflict With the LawRA 9710 – Magna Carta for Women (2009)RA 9775 – Child Pornography (2009)Convention On The Rights Of ChildrenAnti-Sexual Harassment ActSolo Parents ActOptional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child: On the involvement of children in armed conflict Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees Protocol Relating to the Status of RefugeesSpecial Protection of Children Against Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination Act (RA 7610)An Act Providing for the Elimination of the Worst Forms of Child Labor and Affording Stronger Protection for the Working Child (RA 9231)Anti-Rape Law of 1997 (RA 8353)

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