RA 386 (Civil Code of the Philippines) Article 281

Article 281

ART. 281. 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)

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