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Practice question: Solo Parenthood (RA 8972, Sec. 7, as amended)

Multiple Choice Medium

Practice question

Unmarried parents actually share care and support. One claims all solo-parent benefits solely because there is no marriage certificate. Which rule applies?
  1. Absence of marriage alone does not automatically create eligibility
  2. Every unmarried parent necessarily qualifies
  3. The Act requires ignoring shared care
  4. Only marriage certificates determine all facts
  5. The parent may conclusively choose the legal status by declaration

Legal references

  • RA11861 amended RA8972 Sections7 and16: https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2022/ra_11861_2022.html

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