Title XI — Summary Judicial Proceedings in the Family Law

Article 251

EO 209 · Family Code of the Philippines

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If any party in a summary proceeding is a minor, the court may appoint a guardian ad litem (a special representative just for the court case) to represent the minor's interests during the proceedings.

Official text — EO 209

Upon the filing of the petition, the court shall notify the parents or, in their absence or incapacity, the individuals, entities or institutions exercising parental authority over the child. (n)

Source: lawphil.net (EO 209 as amended)

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