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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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Legitimate and Illegitimate Children: Proof of Filiation

In a particular case, Maria claims that she is the illegitimate daughter of Juan, a married man. Maria is seeking recognition of her filiation and the corresponding rights as his child. Juan denies being her father and refuses to acknowledge her as his daughter. Maria wants to establish her filiation in order to claim support and inherit from Juan's estate.

Based on the provisions of the Family Code of the Philippines, answer the following questions:

  1. What are the requirements for the proof of filiation of an illegitimate child?
  2. What evidence can Maria present to prove her filiation, particularly under Articles 172, 173, and 175 of the Family Code?
  3. What rights and benefits can Maria claim as an acknowledged illegitimate child, as provided under the law?


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