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Foreign Adoption Recognition in the Philippines: What the Yuta Hayashi Case Means
Philippine courts can recognize foreign adoption decrees involving Filipino citizens if proven as fact and not contrary to public policy.
Adoption Decree Annulled Protecting Spousal AND Childrens Rights IN Adoption Proceedings
Philippine Supreme Court annuls adoption decree, affirming that spousal consent and children's rights are mandatory in adoption proceedings.
Validity of Adoption in Estate Settlement: Why a Decree Stands Until Annulled
A valid adoption decree cannot be attacked collaterally in estate proceedings. Learn the rule from Reyes v. Sotero.
Jul 14, 2003civil-law