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Title VII — Adoption

Article 191

EO 209 · Family Code of the Philippines

ELI5— what this means for you

Adoption may be rescinded (cancelled) on these grounds: (1) the adoptee has repeatedly and gravely violated the adopter; (2) the adoptee has abandoned the adopter; (3) the adoptee has committed an act causing dishonor or embarrassment; or (4) other valid grounds at the court's discretion.

Official text — EO 209

If the adopted is a minor or otherwise incapacitated, the adoption may be judicially rescinded upon petition of any person authorized by the court or proper government instrumental acting on his behalf, on the same grounds prescribed for loss or suspension of parental authority. If the adopted is at least eighteen years of age, he may petition for judicial rescission of the adoption on the same grounds prescribed for disinheriting an ascendant. (40a, PD 603)

Source: lawphil.net (EO 209 as amended)

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