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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: Legitimate and Illegitimate Children - Action to Impugn Legitimacy

Marie and John, a married couple, have been trying to have a baby for several years. After undergoing fertility treatments, Marie finally becomes pregnant. However, upon giving birth to their son Michael, John begins to doubt his paternity due to rumors circulating in their community.

John wants to take legal action to impugn Michael's legitimacy. Based on the provisions of the Family Code, particularly on the topic of Action to Impugn Legitimacy, discuss the following scenarios:

  1. What are the grounds for John to file an action to impugn Michael's legitimacy?
  2. What is the applicable period for John to file such an action?
  3. Discuss the effect of a successful action to impugn legitimacy on the rights and status of Michael.


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