Question

Adopted Children: Inter-Country Adoption Act - R.A. No. 8043 (Philippine Bar Exam Review)

Maria, a Filipino citizen, wants to adopt a child from another country. She is considering undergoing inter-country adoption as provided for in the Inter-Country Adoption Act or R.A. No. 8043. However, she has some concerns and uncertainties about the process. Answer the following scenario-based questions:

1. What is the purpose of the Inter-Country Adoption Act or R.A. No. 8043? (2 marks)
2. Maria wants to know if there are any pre-requisites or qualifications she needs to fulfill before proceeding with an inter-country adoption. Explain at least three (3) pre-requisites or qualifications under the law. (6 marks)
3. While Maria successfully completed the inter-country adoption process and brought her adopted child to the Philippines, she encountered issues with the child's legal status. Discuss the legal effects of inter-country adoption on the status of the adopted child under Philippine law. (8 marks)
4. Due to unforeseen circumstances, Maria wishes to dissolve the adoption. Can inter-country adoption be dissolved? Explain the grounds and procedure for dissolution of an inter-country adoption under the law. (6 marks)
5. Maria heard about the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption (Hague Convention). How does the Inter-Country Adoption Act or R.A. No. 8043 relate to the Hague Convention? Explain the significance of the Hague Convention in inter-country adoption cases. (8 marks)