It is incumbent upon the trial court to base its award of support on the evidence presented before it. The evidence must prove the capacity or resources of both parents who are jointly obliged to support their children as provided for under Article 195 of the Family Code; and the monthly expenses incurred for the sustenance, dwelling, clothing, medical attendance, education and transportation of the child.

This post was created by Causing Dela Cruz Law Office, a family and marital law practitioner which handles annulment of marriage cases in Iloilo City.