Legal Question in Family Law in Philippines

I am planning to get married very soon. I have a 4-year old daughter and my future husband is planning to adopt her as soon as we got married. But then, my child's biological father is now trying to communicate with us regarding my daughter. This is after that we had assumed that he had already abandoned her.

A brief background on him: It is widely known that he had a few children that he had not acknowledged so we came up to the assumption that he would do the same with my daughter. He also has failed to support my daughter both financially and on her other needs.

What would you advise me on the possible setup or resolution that we can explore to avoid any complications and/or conflicts regarding my child's growth.

Thank you so much


Asked on 8/28/12, 7:00 am

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

Just proceed with the adoption. He already abandoned the child and if you can prove abandonment then his consent for the adoption is not necessary. The consent of your other children 10 years old above are needed for the adoption and if the child to be adopted is already 10 years old above then her consent is required too.

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Answered on 8/28/12, 9:30 am


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