PHilippines Consulate

[Jasman0717 9]

My friend just adopted his wife's son and he didn't have to have any approvals from the boy's father, they were never married. If you want I can discuss more with my friend, just sent me a PM and let me know.

[sunandmoon 450]

I don't know if this is the law that's being referred to. RA 9225 amended the Family Code in March 2004 to allow an illegitimate child to have the surname of the father. the situation I refer to is when no father is listed on the BC, has the surname of the mother and the father has not been an participatant in this child's life, in many instances not knowing where he can be found.

[phdnewyork 0]

I think your fiancee should talk to the father of her child about it so that when you start processing your K2 case, he will not be the burden for the papers of that kid. But since they were never married, it means that the child's surname is your girl's surname so that means the father cant do anything about it.

I just wish you luck in your visa journey!

Thanks for the response. Yes, in the past your are correct. But, with this new law if the woman has illegitimate children the father's consent is required. This was not the case in the very recent past. This is turning into an absolutely HUGE hurdle. Just an enormous roadblock that I do not know if we can overcome it.

May I ask where is your proof of where this so called new law is written? I am sure if a Lawyer knows this new law, he knows where it is written.

http://www.dswd.gov.ph/faqdetails.php?id=47

I am sure all us K-2 visa would be sad if there Finacee's cant bring thier child with them or be put on AR.

Thanks Victor

Victor,

I was told about this new forthcoming law by the person who handled my fiancee's annulment in the Philippines.

[sunandmoon 450]

I was unable to find the pending legislation on the congress.gov.ph website. does anyone have contact with a family law lawyer in Philipines who could provide a House Bill number?

Edited December 27, 2006 by roymcn3rd

[vic&el4ever 0]

I think your fiancee should talk to the father of her child about it so that when you start processing your K2 case, he will not be the burden for the papers of that kid. But since they were never married, it means that the child's surname is your girl's surname so that means the father cant do anything about it.

I just wish you luck in your visa journey!

Thanks for the response. Yes, in the past your are correct. But, with this new law if the woman has illegitimate children the father's consent is required. This was not the case in the very recent past. This is turning into an absolutely HUGE hurdle. Just an enormous roadblock that I do not know if we can overcome it.

May I ask where is your proof of where this so called new law is written? I am sure if a Lawyer knows this new law, he knows where it is written.

http://www.dswd.gov.ph/faqdetails.php?id=47

I am sure all us K-2 visa would be sad if there Finacee's cant bring thier child with them or be put on AR.

Thanks Victor

Victor,

I was told about this new forthcoming law by the person who handled my fiancee's annulment in the Philippines.

Well there is not harm in playing it safe, for those who can get a permission. DSWD says it is ok, so maybe we will just GO FOR IT hehehe. Good luck too all the K2 VJers!