Page 108 - Important Provisions of The New Civil Code

In the absence of proof to the contrary,

properties acquired while they lived together

shall be presumed to have been obtained by

their joint efforts, work or industry, and shall be

owned by them in equal shares. For purposes of

this Article, a party who did not participate in

the acquisition by the other party of any

property shall be deemed to have contributed

jointly in the acquisition thereof if the former's

efforts consisted in the care and maintenance

of the family and of the household.

Neither party can encumber or dispose by acts

inter vivos of his or her share in the property

acquired during cohabitation and owned in

common, without the consent of the other, until

after the termination of their cohabitation.