- Statute
- Philippine Family Code
- Article
- Art. 37
- Topic
- Incestuous void marriages
- Status
- In force
- Year
- 1987
The provision
Marriages between the following are incestuous and void from the beginning, whether relationship between the parties be legitimate or illegitimate: (1) Between ascendants and descendants of any degree; and (2) Between brothers and sisters, whether of the full or half blood. (81a)
Intellegal Wiki · In plain terms
Marriages between close blood relatives are incestuous and void from the very start, regardless of whether the relationship is legitimate or illegitimate. This covers unions between ascendants and descendants of any degree (such as parent–child or grandparent–grandchild) and between full or half siblings.
An editorially maintained plain-language explanation of this provision — not legal advice.
Related research
Continue your research on Intellegal
Research aid — not legal advice. Verify the current text against the Official Gazette. Provisions may have been amended or repealed. Using this page creates no attorney-client relationship. For legal advice, consult a Philippine lawyer.