Only children conceived and born outside of wedlock of parents who, at the time of conception of the former, were not disqualified by any impediment to marry each other, or were so disqualified only because either or both of them were below eighteen (18) years of age, may be legitimated. (Art. 177, FC as amended by RA 9858)
Children born of adulterous relationships, incestuous marriages, bigamous or polygamous marriages as well as marriages which are void from the beginning for reasons of public policy may not be legitimated.
Children born of adulterous relationships, incestuous marriages, bigamous or polygamous marriages as well as marriages which are void from the beginning for reasons of public policy may not be legitimated.
