The family council shall elect its chairman, and shall meet at the call of the latter or upon order of the court.
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 elect its chairman, and shall meet at the call of the latter or upon order of 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 Book I provisions on marriage, family relations and parental authority were repealed by the Family Code (Executive Order No. 209, 1987) and are shown for reference only.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.