Legal Question in Family Law in Philippines

My brother is legally maried however left his wife few weeks after giving birth. His wife forced him to sign an informal agreement demanding for an unreasonable amount for child support. The amount demanded was much more than a newly born would require. Since my brother was a doctor as per wife's reasoning then he can provide such amount. Can my brother do something about this for his wife is playing greedy over the situation?


Asked on 6/20/11, 6:46 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
VOLTAIRE T. DUANO VOLTAIRE T. DUANO LAW OFFICE

Tell your brother to provide support and see to it that he has evidence to this effect.Otherwise,he can be prosecuted for violation of RA 9262. Failure to give support is an economic violence under the said law. Support will depend on the capacity of the giver and the needs of the recipient/s.

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Answered on 6/20/11, 8:07 am


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