Practice question
A husband argues that because his wife is wealthier, Article 70 makes her alone legally responsible for family support in every case. Which is correct?
- Wealth automatically removes his duty
- Only the wife owes support
- Only the husband owes support
- No spouse owes support if both work
- The spouses remain jointly responsible, subject to the applicable sources and support rules
Legal references
- Family Code, EO209, relevant Articles 4, 6, 20, 26, 37, 38, 48 and 68-73, as amended: https://lawphil.net/executive/execord/eo1987/eo_209_1987.html
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