Page 145 - Important Provisions of The New Civil Code

Article 234. Emancipation takes place by the

attainment of majority. Unless otherwise

provided, majority commences at the age of

twenty-one years.

Emancipation also takes place:

(1) By the marriage of the minor; or

(2) By the recording in the Civil Register of an

agreement in a public instrument executed by

the parent exercising parental authority and the

minor at least eighteen years of age. Such

emancipation shall be irrevocable.

Article 236. Emancipation for any cause shall

terminate parental authority over the person

and property of the child who shall then be

qualified and responsible for all acts of civil life.

(412a)