Statute
Philippine Family Code
Article
Art. 194
Topic
What support comprises
Status
In force
Year
1987

The provision

Support compromises everything indispensable for sustenance, dwelling, clothing, medical attendance, education and transportation, in keeping with the financial capacity of the family. The education of the person entitled to be supported referred to in the preceding paragraph shall include his schooling or training for some profession, trade or vocation, even beyond the age of majority. Transportation shall include expenses in going to and from school, or to and from place of work. (290a)

Intellegal Wiki · In plain terms

Support covers everything essential to living, namely sustenance, dwelling, clothing, medical care, education, and transportation, measured against the family's financial capacity. Education includes schooling or training for a profession, trade, or vocation even beyond the age of majority, and transportation includes travel to and from school or work.

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