Family Code · Chapter 4. Legitimated Children

Article 181

Legitimation benefits descendants

Unamended since 1987

Current text, as of October 15, 2026

The legitimation of children who died before the celebration of the marriage shall benefit their descendants. (274)

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.