Civil Law, 2010 Bar — Question V-1

QUESTION

G filed on July 8, 2000 a petition for declaration of nullity of her marriage to B. During the pendency of the case, the couple entered into a compromise agreement to dissolve their absolute community of property. B ceded his right to their house and lot and all his shares in two business firms to G and their two children, aged 18 and 19. B also opened a bank account in the amount of P3 million in the name of the two children to answer for their educational expenses until they finish their college degrees. For her part, G undertook to shoulder the day-to-day living expenses and upkeep of the children. The Court approved the spouses' agreement on September 8, 2000. Suppose the business firms suffered reverses, rendering G unable to support herself and the children. Can G still ask for support pendente lite from B? Explain. (3%)

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