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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.
May 17, 2005civil lawcompromise agreementillegitimate filiationannulment of judgmentfamily codesupreme court
Compromise Agreements and Illegitimate Filiation: When Courts Nullify Judgments
When can a court decision be nullified? Learn from a landmark case on compromise agreements, illegitimate filiation, and extrinsic fraud.
Establishing Illegitimate Filiation: Navigating Philippine Law and Evidence
Learn how Philippine law and evidence rules affect establishing illegitimate filiation, including the legal framework and practical considerations.