Page 65 - Important Provisions of The New Civil Code

Article 76. In order that any modification in the

marriage settlements may be valid, it must be

made before the celebration of the marriage,

subject to the provisions of Articles 66, 67, 128,

135 and 136. (121)

Article 77. The marriage settlements and any

modification thereof shall be in writing, signed

by the parties and executed before the

celebration of the marriage. They shall not

prejudice third persons unless they are

registered in the local civil registry where the

marriage contract is recorded as well as in the

proper registries of properties. (122a)