Title
In the Matter of the Adoption of Stephanie Nathy Astorga Garcia
Case
G.R. No. 148311
Decision Date
Mar 31, 2005
A widower sought to adopt his illegitimate child, requesting her mother’s surname as her middle name. The Supreme Court ruled in favor, allowing the child to retain her maternal surname as a middle name, citing custom, child welfare, and no legal prohibition.
A
Standard 17 min
1.0x of typical case length

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