This article has been repealed and is no longer law.

Repealed by EO 209 (1987) — the subject is now governed by the Family Code. The former text is shown below for reference only.

Civil Code · Book I: Persons · Title VI: Property Relations between Husband and Wife

Article 196

Chapter 5: Separation of Property of the Spouses and Administration of Property by the Wife During the Marriage

Repealed
By EO 209 (1987)

Former text, as of October 24, 2026

With the conjugal partnership subsisting, the administration of all classes of property in the marriage may be transferred by the courts to the wife:

(1) When she becomes the guardian of her husband;

(2) When she asks for the declaration of his absence;

(3) In case of civil interdiction of the husband.

The courts may also confer the administration to the wife, with such limitation as they may deem advisable, if the husband should become a fugitive from justice or be in hiding as a defendant in a criminal case, or if, being absolutely unable to administer, he should have failed to provide for administration. (1441a)

Consolidated by Alleba from the text of Republic Act No. 386 (Lawphil and the Supreme Court E-Library). Book I provisions on marriage, family relations and parental authority were repealed by the Family Code (Executive Order No. 209, 1987) and are shown for reference only. For information and research only, and not legal advice. For certified copies, refer to the Official Gazette or the issuing agency.