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Republic Act
Approved June 18, 1949

Republic Act No. 394

An act authorizing for a period of twenty years divorce among moslems residing in non-christian provinces in accordance with moslem customs and practices

An Act Authorizing for a Period of Twenty Years Divorce Among Moslems Residing in Non-Christian Provinces in Accordance with Moslem Customs and Practices

In plain language

This act authorizes divorce for a period of twenty years for Moslems residing in non-Christian provinces, governed by Moslem customs and practices, and takes effect upon approval.

  • Recognition of divorce among Moslems for twenty years
  • Divorce governed by Moslem customs and practices
  • Act takes effect upon approval
Divorce law
Moslem customs
Non-Christian provinces

REPUBLIC ACT No. 394

An Act Authorizing for a Period of Twenty Years Divorce Among Moslems Residing in Non-Christian Provinces in Accordance with Moslem Customs and Practices

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippine Congress Assembled:

Section 1

For a period of twenty years from the date of the approval of this Act, divorce among Moslems residing in non-Christian provinces shall be recognized and be governed by Moslem customs and practices.

Section 2

This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved: June 18, 1949.

For information and research only, and not legal advice. This text may not reflect later amendments. For certified copies, refer to the Official Gazette or the issuing agency.