1.
The husband and wife are obliged to live together, observe
mutual love, respect and fidelity, and render mutual help
and support. (Art. 68)
2.
The husband and wife shall fix the family domicile. In case
of disagreement, the court shall decide.
The
court may exempt one spouse from living with the other if
the latter should live abroad or there are other valid and
compelling reasons for the exemption. However, such exemption
shall not apply if the same is not compatible with the solidarity
of the family. (Art. 69)
3.
The spouses are jointly responsible for the support of the
family. The expenses for such support and other conjugal
obligations shall be paid from the community property and,
in the absence thereof, from the income or fruits of their
separate properties. In case of insufficiency or absence
of said income or fruits, such obligations shall be satisfied
from the separate properties. (Art. 70)
4.
The management of the household shall be the right and the
duty of both spouses. The expenses for such management shall
be paid in accordance with the provisions of Article 70.
(Art. 71)
5.
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. (Art. 72)
6.
Either spouse may exercise any legitimate profession, occupation,
business or activity without the consent of the other. The
latter may object only on valid, serious, and moral grounds.
In
case of disagreement, the court shall decide whether or
not:
(1) The objection is proper; and
(2) Benefit has occurred to the family prior to the objection
or thereafter. If the benefit accrued prior to the objection,
the resulting obligation shall be enforced against the
separate property of the spouse who has not obtained consent.
The foregoing provisions shall not prejudice the rights
of creditors who acted in good faith. (Art. 73)
