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I would like to know the process of adopting a stepchild in the Philippines where the father does not appear on the birth certificate. How long does it take and how much does it cost?

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Asked on 11/18/10, 3:58 am

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Usually in regular court it will take 1-2years and depending to the judge if it will be granted. It will usually cost you for acceptance fee 50,000 plus 3,000 - 5,000 per hearing as appearance fee depending the place of hearing plus expenses as to filing fee and publication amounting,more or less, 20,000. But in some instances, we have what we call package deal wherein we quote adoption in one time payment in 100,000-150,000 (depending to facts of the case) all in , with sure approval of the court for just 3-6months.

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Answered on 11/19/10, 11:08 pm


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