Legal Question in Family Law in Philippines

Good day! My friend has an illegitimate child. Since the child was born 2 yrs ago, he consistently gave 200 a day as support. Last month he suffered from stroke and is now paralyzed. Can the mother of the illegitimate child force the parents and siblings of the disabled father for child support?


Asked on 4/15/12, 6:59 pm

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VOLTAIRE T. DUANO VOLTAIRE T. DUANO LAW OFFICE

According to the Family Code, specifically Art. 105. Subject to the provisions of the succeeding articles, the following are obliged to support each other to the whole extent set forth in the preceding article:

(1) The spouses;

(2) Legitimate ascendants and descendants;

(3) Parents and their legitimate children and the legitimate and illegitimate children of the latter;

(4) Parents and their illegitimate children and the legitimate and illegitimate children of the latter; and

(5) Legitimate brothers and sisters, whether of full or half-blood (291a)

Obviously, the illegitimate child can only demand support from your friend.

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Answered on 4/16/12, 8:56 am


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