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Family Code of the Philippines
Article 72Family Code, Art. 72
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Family Code of the Philippines
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When one of the spouses neglects his or her duties to the conjugal union or commits acts which tend to bring danger, dishonor or injury to the other or to the family, the aggrieved party may apply to the court for relief. (116a)
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