Title XI

Summary Judicial Proceedings In The Family Law

• Chapter 1. Prefatory Provisions

  Art. 238Applicability of summary proceedings

• Chapter 2. Separation in Fact

  Art. 239Petition for judicial authorization
• Art. 240Separate action for damages
• Art. 241Jurisdiction of the court
• Art. 242Notice to other spouse
• Art. 243Preliminary conference with judge
• Art. 244Non-appearance of spouse
• Art. 245Proceeding ex parte; protecting interests
• Art. 246Summary hearing procedure
• Art. 247Judgment immediately final and executory
• Art. 248Administering abandoning spouse's property

• Chapter 3. Incidents Involving Parental Authority

  Art. 249Verified petitions on parental authority
• Art. 250Filing verified petitions
• Art. 251Notice to parents or guardians
• Art. 252Applicable summary proceedings rules

• Chapter 4. Other Matters Subject to Summary Proceedings

  Art. 253Other matters subject to summary proceedings

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.