Article 281
RA 386 · Civil Code of the Philippines
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A child who is of age cannot be recognized without his consent.
Official text — RA 386
A child who is of age cannot be recognized without his consent.
When the recognition of a minor does not take place in a record of birth or in a will, judicial approval shall be necessary.
A minor can in any case impugn the recognition within four years following the attainment of his majority. (133a)
Source: lawphil.net (RA 386 as amended)
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