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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 ▸ d. Action to Impugn Legitimacy - Family Code, arts. 166 and 170-171

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Question 2: Legitimate and Illegitimate Children - Action to Impugn Legitimacy

Scenario: Mark and Anna got married in 2010. In 2012, Anna gave birth to their first child, Ethan. Mark was listed as the father on Ethan's birth certificate. However, rumors began to circulate that Mark may not be the biological father of Ethan. Disturbed by these rumors, Mark decided to take legal action to impugn Ethan's legitimacy.

Based on the provisions of the Family Code of the Philippines, particularly on the topic of "Action to Impugn Legitimacy" (Family Code, Arts. 166 and 170-171), answer the following questions:

  1. What is the action to impugn legitimacy? Explain its purpose and when it can be filed.
  2. What are the grounds for impugning legitimacy? Discuss at least three grounds as provided by the Family Code.
  3. What is the effect of a successful action to impugn legitimacy? Explain the ramifications in terms of the child's rights and inheritance.


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