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Sep 18, 2009compromise agreementillegitimate filiationcivil statuspublic policyres judicatacivil code article 2035
Compromise Agreements and Illegitimate Filiation: When Settlements Violate Public Policy
Philippine Supreme Court ruling: compromise agreements on filiation and civil status are void. Learn the public policy limits on settlements.