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Joint Adoption Requirement for Married Couples Under Philippine Law
Philippine law requires married couples to adopt jointly. Learn the rule, its exceptions, and why a spouse's mere consent is not enough.
Adoption in the Philippines: Alien Restrictions and Joint Adoption Requirements
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when aliens may adopt Filipino children and why joint adoption by spouses is mandatory under the Family Code.