This article has been repealed and is no longer law.

Repealed by EO 209 (1987) — the subject is now governed by the Family Code.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 XI: Parental Authority

Article 317

Chapter 2: Effect of Parental Authority upon the Persons of the Children

Repealed
By EO 209 (1987)

Former text, as of October 24, 2026

The courts may appoint a guardian of the child's property, or a guardian ad litem when the best interest of the child so requires. (n)

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 Book I provisions on marriage, family relations and parental authority were repealed by the Family Code (Executive Order No. 209, 1987) and are shown for reference only.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.