The family council shall be composed of five members, who shall be relatives of the parties concerned. But the court may appoint one or two friends of the family.
Civil Code · Book I: Persons · Title VII: The Family
Chapter 3: The Family Council
Current text, as of October 24, 2026
The family council shall be composed of five members, who shall be relatives of the parties concerned. But the court may appoint one or two friends of the family.
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 Book I provisions on marriage, family relations and parental authority were repealed by the Family Code (Executive Order No. 209, 1987) and are shown for reference only.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.