Practice question
After rescission is granted, a biological parent seeks restoration of parental authority. Is restoration necessarily automatic on mere biological relationship?
- Yes, regardless of ability or the child’s welfare
- Yes, even without the required petition
- Yes, any biological relative automatically replaces the NACC
- No; the statutory petition, ability to support and care, and best-interest requirements must be satisfied
- No biological parent may ever petition
Legal references
- RA 11642, Sections 51 and 53: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/2/94036
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