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Joaquino vs. Reyes

MILAGROS JOAQUINO a.k.a. MILAGROS J. REYES, Petitioner, versus LOURDES REYES, MERCEDES, MANUEL, MIRIAM and RODOLFO JR. -- all surnamed REYES, Respondents.

G.R. No. 154645 | 2004-07-13

Republic of the Philippines
SUPREME COURT
Manila
 
FIRST DIVISION
 
D E C I S I O N
 
PANGANIBAN, J.:
 
Though registered in the paramour’s name, property acquired with the salaries and earnings of a husband belongs to his conjugal partnership with the legal spouse. The filiation of the paramour’s children must be settled in a probate or special proceeding instituted for the purpose, not in an action for recovery of property.
 
The Case
 
Before the Court is a Petition for Review1 under Rule 45 of the Rules of Court, seeking to nullify the February 4, 2002 Decision2 and the August 14, 2002...