Supreme Court recognizes property co-ownership for same-sex couples
MANILA, Philippines – The Supreme Court (SC) has ruled that same-sex couples who live together may be recognized as co-owners of properties they acquired together. In a decision written by Associate Justice Jhosep Lopez, the SC’s Second Division granted a complaint of a former partner for partition of property and recognized her as a co-owner of the house and lot she shared with her same-sex partner. The SC, in a ruling made public Tuesday, said Article 147 of the Family Code applies to unmarried couples who may legally marry and that property acquired during their cohabitation is presumed jointly owned. […]...Keep on reading: Supreme Court recognizes property co-ownership for same-sex couples
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