The effects of legitimation shall retroact to the time of the child's birth. (273a)
Family Code · Chapter 4. Legitimated Children
Retroactive effects of legitimation
Current text, as of October 15, 2026
The effects of legitimation shall retroact to the time of the child's birth. (273a)
Consolidated by Alleba from the text of Executive Order No. 209 (Lawphil), which already includes the changes made by Executive Order No. 227 (1987) before the Code took effect, and the amending Republic Acts in our library. Later amendments made by Presidential Decrees, Batas Pambansa or other executive orders are not included. For information and research only, and not legal advice. For certified copies, refer to the Official Gazette or the issuing agency.