Family Code · Chapter 5. Separation of Property of the Spouses and Administration of Common Property by One Spouse During the Marriage

Article 140

Creditors' rights not prejudiced

Unamended since 1987

Current text, as of October 15, 2026

The separation of property shall not prejudice the rights previously acquired by creditors. (194a)

Consolidated by Alleba from the text of Executive Order No. 209 (Lawphil), which already includes the changes made by Executive Order No. 227 (1987) before the Code took effect, and the amending Republic Acts in our library. Later amendments made by Presidential Decrees, Batas Pambansa or other executive orders are not included. For information and research only, and not legal advice. For certified copies, refer to the Official Gazette or the issuing agency.