Question

Scenario:

John and Mary are married and have been living together for ten years. They recently filed for judicial separation of their property due to irreconcilable differences. They have acquired several properties during their marriage, including a house and lot, two cars, and a business.

Based on the provisions of the Family Code on Judicial Separation of Property (Family Code, arts. 134-142), answer the following questions:

1. What is the process of judicial separation of property in the Philippines?
2. Under what circumstances can judicial separation of property be granted?
3. What happens to the properties acquired during the marriage in the event of judicial separation?
4. What specific provisions of the Family Code govern the division of properties in cases of judicial separation?