Legal Question in Family Law in Philippines
I am a 17 year old American living in the Philippines with my parents who are ridiculously strict and scarily religious. Everyone sees all the mental and verbal 'trauma' that they put me through, but because of my parents money, everyone is afraid to help- even my own relatives! I have become quite messed up, frankly, and last year when I contacted my real father (from whom I was legally adopted a few years ago) they freaked out. I have no contact with the outside world except through sneaking internet at school and friends' cellphones. I need to get out of here. I honestly don't know if I can make it another year. My real father and step-mother have been lovingly trying to secretly support and help me. They are more than ready and willing to take me in and support me and even adopt me back. Is there any legal way that I can get out of here and go with them? I mean, he IS my biological father, and he is far more loving and father-like than my 'father' now.
1 Answer from Attorneys
Perhaps, your adopted parents just want your best interest and they might be afraid that they will lose you. Thus, they restricted you. It is better that you submit yourself to them and in due time things will be alright. By the time that you are 18 you can decide on your own whether you want to be an adopted child or rescind it. But I suggest that you maintain good relationships with your adopted parents and your biological parents. Show them that you can be trusted and never go against them. Good luck to you.
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