Raising children in the Philippines is not just about buying, eating and shopping, but most importantly, it's about the responsibility and care for your children!
Especially after separation or dissolution of marriage, Child Support becomes a top priority.
What is child support?
Child support is the money that one parent is required to pay to the other for the child's living, educational, and medical expenses after the parents separate or dissolve their marriage.
No matter how much Mom and Dad's relationship changes, a child's happiness and growth cannot be discounted.
Q&A
You have a baby without being married, but you and your partner havebroke up, so do I have to pay alimony?
YES！
In the Philippines, although children born out of wedlock are considered illegitimate, parents are obligated to provide support regardless of whether the child was born in or out of wedlock.
Philippine law protects children born out of wedlock in the same way as children born in wedlock, ensuring that they receive the same rights and care.
TIP: Custody of a child born out of wedlock usually belongs to the mother.
How is child support calculated? What are the criteria?
In the Philippines, there is no set formula for child support, but it will be determined based on several factors:
Income of both parents: the higher the income, the higher the support payment is likely to be.
The child's needs: this includes expenses for education, medical care, living, etc.
The standard of living of the parents: to ensure that the child can maintain his or her original standard of living.
There is no standardization in terms of specific amounts, but the following suggestions are for reference:
Basic living expenses:
Consider your child's basic needs such as food, clothing and shelter.
Educational expenses:Include tuition, books, extracurricular activities, etc.
Medical expenses:
The child's daily medical and health insurance expenses.
Of course, the exact amount has to be negotiated between the two parties and flexibly adjusted according to the actual situation.
Usually, maintenance is paid on a monthly basis and can be paid by bank transfer, cash payment, etc.
The most important thing is to pay on time, and to avoid disputes, it is recommended that evidence of transfers or payments be kept for each payment.
The Family Code of the Philippines clearly establishes the parental duty of support.
Failure to pay alimony is illegal!
If problems and disputes arise, they can be resolved through the courts to ensure that the child's rights are not violated.
Q&A
How do you ensure that maintenance is paid?
Legal assistance: Seek the help of a lawyer to protect the child's rights and interests.
Sign an agreement:
It is best to have a lawyer draft a maintenance agreement that clearly specifies the obligations of both parties
Communicate and negotiate:
Maintain good communication with the other party and pay attention to the child's growth together.
FEILONG LEGAL Remind You
Regardless of the status of the partners, the healthy development of children requires the joint efforts and dedication of parents. It is the duty and responsibility of every parent to pay child support on time and to let their children grow up in a loving and secure environment.
Regardless of the storm, a child's future is worth protecting for parents!