Practice question
Filipino first cousins celebrate a marriage abroad that local law allows. Their collateral blood relationship is within the fourth civil degree. They claim foreign validity alone guarantees Philippine recognition. Which is correct?
- Foreign law always eliminates kinship
- A certificate changes the degree
- Consent waives Article 38
- Article 38’s express public-policy prohibition remains within Article 26’s exceptions
- Only the wedding’s expense matters
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
- EO227, Article 26 amendment: https://lawphil.net/executive/execord/eo1987/eo_227_1987.html
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