All ▸ Bar 2024 ▸ CIVIL LAW ▸ III. PERSONS AND FAMILY RELATIONS ▸ N. Paternity and Filiation ▸ 2. Legitimate and Illegitimate Children - Family Code, arts. 164-165 and 167-169 ▸ a. Proof of Filiation - Family Code, arts. 172, 173 and 175

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Family Law: Legitimate and Illegitimate Children - Proof of Filiation

In a certain town, Maria gave birth to a baby girl named Sofia out of wedlock. The alleged father, Juan, denies paternity and refuses to acknowledge Sofia as his child. Maria, determined to establish filiation and secure her child's rights, wants to prove Sofia's parentage.

Based on the provisions of the Family Code of the Philippines, particularly Articles 172, 173, and 175, discuss the following:

What are the methods available to Maria to establish the filiation of Sofia?
What are the requirements and procedures for each method?
Can Juan be compelled to undergo DNA testing to determine paternity? Explain.
If Maria successfully proves Sofia's filiation, what rights and obligations will be conferred upon the child and the alleged father?

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