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Jul 30, 2018 custody illegitimate children family code tender-age presumption parental authority best interests of the child

Custody Rights of Illegitimate Children: Balancing Maternal Preference and the Child's Best Interests

The Supreme Court clarifies when an illegitimate father may seek custody, and the limits of the tender-age presumption under Article 213.

Jun 28, 2005 family code child custody tender-age presumption parental authority supreme court ruling civil law

Family Code Interpretation Limits on Family Member Definition in Legal Disputes

Supreme Court clarifies Article 213 of the Family Code: mothers keep custody of children under seven unless compelling reasons exist.

Mar 29, 1996 child custody family code article 213 under seven rule parental authority supreme court

Child Custody in the Philippines: Understanding the Under-Seven Rule

The Supreme Court explains the mandatory under-seven rule in child custody cases under Article 213 of the Family Code.