Page 101 - Important Provisions of The New Civil Code

A spouse is deemed to have abandoned the

other when he or she has left the conjugal

dwelling without intention of returning. The

spouse who has left the conjugal dwelling for a

period of three months or has failed within the

same period to give any information as to his or

her whereabouts shall be prima facie presumed

to have no intention of returning to the

conjugal dwelling. (167a, 191a)

Article 134. In the absence of an express

declaration in the marriage settlements, the

separation of property between spouses during

the marriage shall not take place except by

judicial order. Such judicial separation of

property may either be voluntary or for

sufficient cause. (190a)