The process of partition action starts with one or more owners filing a petition in court. The court then examines the real estate details and the owners' interests to decide on the best division method.
A partition agreement divides, or partitions, a married couple's community estate into two separate estates. It is sometimes called a post-nuptial or post-marital agreement and is similar to a prenuptial agreement, except that it is executed by a married couple.
To demand a partition or division of the common property is in with Article 494 of the Civil Code, that is, no co-owner shall be obliged to remain in the co-ownership and that each co-owner may demand at any time partition of the thing owned in common insofar as his or her share is concerned.
Upon the dissolution and liquidation of the community, the net assets shall be divided equally between the husband and the wife or their heirs. In case of legal separation or annulment of marriage, the provisions of articles 176 and 177 shall apply to the net profits acquired during the marriage.
Court Fees (if Judicial Partition is Necessary) Filing fees depend on the property value and may range from PHP 10,000 to PHP 50,000 or higher. Additional costs for attorney's fees, publication (if required), and other incidental expenses.
The total estate will be divided as follows: Surviving Legal Spouse: 1/8 of the estate. Each Legitimate Child (3 children): 1/6 of the estate (each child) Illegitimate Child: 1/12 of the estate.
To demand a partition or division of the common property is in with Article 494 of the Civil Code, that is, no co-owner shall be obliged to remain in the co-ownership and that each co-owner may demand at any time partition of the thing owned in common insofar as his or her share is concerned.