"In a precedent-setting decision that could bode well for the legalization of same-sex marriage in the Philippines, the country's Supreme Court has ruled that same-sex couples can be considered co-owners of property acquired over the course of their relationship. The ruling came about based on a lesbian couple that is decidedly not interested in getting married, the Philippines Star reported."
"The two women initially agreed to sell the property and divide the proceeds equally. Knowing they wouldn't benefit from community property laws afforded to married couples, the partner who officially owned the house and lot signed an "acknowledgment" confirming that the other had paid for roughly 50% of the purchase and renovation costs of the property. Then she reneged on the deal."
The Supreme Court ruled that same-sex couples can be considered co-owners of property acquired over the course of their relationship. Two women lived together for several years, buying a house and lot in Quezon City that was registered under one partner's name. They initially agreed to sell and split proceeds equally, and the titled partner signed an acknowledgment that the other paid roughly 50% of purchase and renovation costs. The titled partner later denied co-ownership and refused to sell, prompting litigation that progressed through lower courts to the Supreme Court. The case highlights gaps in family law treating married and unmarried couples differently.
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