- Statute
- Philippine Family Code
- Article
- Art. 72
- Topic
- Statutory provision
- Status
- In force
- Year
- 1987
The provision
When one of the spouses neglects his or her duties to the conjugal union or commits acts which tend to bring danger, dishonor or injury to the other or to the family, the aggrieved party may apply to the court for relief. (116a)
Intellegal Wiki · In plain terms
When one spouse neglects his or her duties to the marriage, or does things that put the other spouse or the family in danger or bring them dishonor or injury, the wronged spouse may go to court to seek relief. It gives the aggrieved party a judicial remedy against such misconduct.
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