Domestic and inter-country rule on adoption : A.M. No. 02-6-02-SC : effective August 22, 2002
/ RBSI editorial staff
- iv, 23 pages
A. Domestic adoption Section 1. Applicability of the rule Section 2. Objectives Section 3. Definition of terms Section 4. Who may adopt Section 5. Who may be adopted Section 6. Venue Section 7. Contents of the petition Section 8. Rectification of simulated birth Section 9. Adoption of a foundling, an abandoned, dependent or neglected child Section 10. Change of name Section 11. Annexes to the petition Section 12. Order of hearing Section 13. Child and home study reports Section 14. Hearing Section 15. Supervised trial custody Section 16. Decree of adoption Section 17. Book of adoptions Section 18. Confidential nature of proceedings and records Section 19. Rescission of adoption of the adoptee Section 20. Venue Section 21. Time within which to file petition Section 22. Order to answer Section 23.Judgment Section 24. Service of judgment Section 25. Repeal B. Inter-country adoption Section 26. Applicability Section 27. Objectives Section 28. Where to file petition Section 29. Who may be adopted Section 30. Contents of petition Section 31. Annexes Section 32. Duty of court Section 33. Effectivity