Practice question
Immediate family members live in the same household. The victim files a verified application seeking relief from proved abuse in a case properly before the Family Court. The respondent argues Section7 has no restraining-order authority and only allows money support. Which is correct?
- Section7 expressly includes the stated restraining remedy
- Only money relief is authorized by that section
- The household condition removes all remedies
- A verified application destroys jurisdiction
- Family Courts can act only after final conviction
Legal references
- RA8369 Sections5 and7, family jurisdiction and provisional remedies: https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1997/ra_8369_1997.html
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