Practice question
Both spouses actively cooperate with a petition, but the prosecutor identifies an agreement to fabricate evidence. They argue that agreement between the only private parties cures the problem. Which is correct?
- Their agreement cannot waive the State’s interest or authorize fabricated proof of marital status
- Mutual preference validates fabricated evidence
- The prosecutor loses standing if spouses agree
- Every agreed petition must succeed
- Only the spouses define what is true
Legal references
- Family Code, EO209, relevant Articles 4, 6, 20, 26, 37, 38, 48 and 68-73, as amended: https://lawphil.net/executive/execord/eo1987/eo_209_1987.html
- Puyat v. Puyat, G.R. No.181614, June 30, 2021, main decision, State participation and Article 48: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2021/jun2021/gr_181614_2021.html
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