Empowering Married Women Over Paraphernal Property

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Act No. 3922: Empowering Married Women Over Paraphernal Property

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Title Source: Supreme Court: Empowering Married Women Over Paraphernal Property

Law: Act No. 3922

Decision Date: Sep 12, 1932

Act No. 3922 amends the Civil Code to give married women the power to freely dispose of their paraphernal property without their husband's consent and allows them to appear in court regarding their property without their husband's presence or permission.

Definition and Scope of Paraphernal Property

Paraphernal property refers to properties owned by a married woman that are not part of the conjugal partnership or community property.
The law specifically addresses the autonomy of married women over these properties, distinguishing them from joint marital properties.

Legal Capacity and Autonomy of Married Women

Recognizes married women as individuals capable of managing and disposing of their personal property.
Removes previous legal restrictions that required the husband's permission or presence for transactions or litigation involving paraphernal property.

Repeal of Inconsistent Provisions

All laws or parts of laws that conflict with the provisions of this Act are repealed to the extent of such inconsistencies.

Effectivity

The Act became effective immediately upon its approval on September 12, 1932.

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