- 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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