Laws governing domestic and inter-country adoptions in the Philippines
[1] Republic Act 8552 known as Domestic Adoption Act of 1998; and [2] Republic Act 8043 known as Inter-Country Adoption Act of 1995. RA 8552 amended Articles 183 up to 193 of the Family Code and the law governing for Filipino citizens adopting other Filipinos (whether relatives or strangers) with certain exceptions. Continue reading “Domestic Adoption and Inter-Country Adoption”