Practice question
A child is a relative of the proposed adopter. The adopter is otherwise legally disqualified and argues that Section 22(h) automatically cures adopter disqualification. Which is correct?
- A relationship cures every disqualification
- Only the child’s category matters
- Section 21 becomes irrelevant
- The child may issue an adoption order
- Eligibility of the adoptee and qualifications of the adopter must both be satisfied
Legal references
- RA11642, Sections21-34, domestic administrative adoption: https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2022/ra_11642_2022.html
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