Family Code of the Philippines

Article 234

Emancipation takes place by the attainment of majority. Unless otherwise provided, majority commences at the age of eighteen years. (397a, 398a, 400a, 401a) (as amended by RA 6809)

Article 235

The provisions governing emancipation by recorded agreement shall also apply to an orphan minor and the person exercising parental authority but the agreement must be approved by the court before it is recorded. (n) (as repealed by RA 6809)

Article 236

Emancipation shall terminate parental authority over the person and property of the child who shall then be qualified and responsible for all acts of civil life, save the exceptions established by existing laws in special cases. Contracting marriage shall require parental consent until the age of twenty-one. Nothing in this Code shall be construed to derogate from the duty or responsibility of parents and guardians for children and wards below twenty-one years of age mentioned in the second and third paragraphs of Article 2180 of the Civil Code. (412a) (as amended by RA 6809)

Article 237

The annulment or declaration of nullity of the marriage of a minor or of the recorded agreement mentioned in the foregoing. Articles 234 and 235 shall revive the parental authority over the minor but shall not affect acts and transactions that took place prior to the recording of the final judgment in the Civil Register. (n) (as repealed by RA 6809)