Category Archives: Paternity and Filiation

When can an illegitimate child use the surname of his father?

Posted on January 6, 2016 by Erineus

Illegitimate children can use the surname of their father if: Their filiation has been expressly recognized by the father through the record of birth appearing in the civil registrar; When an admission in a public document or a private handwritten … Continue reading →

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Does the Use of father’s surname grant legitimacy to child?

Posted on January 6, 2016 by Erineus

What is an illegitimate child? A child who is born of parents not married to each other or born out of wedlock is an illegitimate child. Children conceived and born outside a valid marriage are illegitimate, unless otherwise provided in … Continue reading →

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The admissibility of DNA testing as a means for determining paternity

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Erineus

On the second issue, petitioner posits that DNA is not recognized by this Court as a conclusive means of proving paternity. He also contends that compulsory testing violates his right to privacy and right against self-incrimination as guaranteed under the … Continue reading →

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An Overview of the Paternity and Filiation Suit

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Erineus

Petitioner raises the issue of whether a DNA test is a valid probative tool in this jurisdiction to determine filiation.  Petitioner asks for the conditions under which DNA technology may be integrated into our judicial system and the prerequisites for … Continue reading →

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