Claims for damages by either spouse, except costs of the proceedings, may be litigated only in a separate action. (n)
Family Code · Chapter 2. Separation in Fact
Separate action for damages
Current text, as of October 15, 2026
Claims for damages by either spouse, except costs of the proceedings, may be litigated only in a separate action. (n)
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.