Practice question
Rescission is granted. Under 51(c)-(d), an official says the adoptive name and new certificate must remain untouched because only parental authority changes. Which is best?
- The statute also directs use of the original recorded name and cancellation/reinstatement of the specified records.
- Rescission can never affect the name or records.
- Every birth record must be publicly destroyed without replacement.
- Only the adopter may privately select the new legal name afterward.
- The original certificate automatically becomes a marriage license.
Legal references
- RA11642 Sections37-53, adoption effects and rescission: https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2022/ra_11642_2022.html
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