The family home may be constituted by a verified petition to the Court of First Instance by the owner of the property, and by approval thereof by the court.
Civil Code · Book I: Persons · Title VII: The Family
Chapter 2: The Family Home · Sec. 1: General Provisions
Current text, as of October 24, 2026
The family home may be constituted by a verified petition to the Court of First Instance by the owner of the property, and by approval thereof by the court.
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 Book I provisions on marriage, family relations and parental authority were repealed by the Family Code (Executive Order No. 209, 1987) and are shown for reference only.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.