RA 11596 Section 6

Legal Effect of a Child Marriage.

Section 6

SEC. 6. Legal Effect of a Child Marriage. – Child marriage is void ab initio, and the action or defense for the declaration of absolute nullity of a child marriage shall not prescribe in accordance with Articles 35 and 39 of the Family Code of the Philippines. Articles 50 to 54 of the Family Code of the Philippines shall govern on matters of support, property relations, and custody of children after the termination of the child marriage.

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