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Castro vs. Castro

ROSARIO MATA CASTRO AND JOANNE BENEDICTA CHARISSIMA M. CASTRO, A.K.A. "MARIA SOCORRO M. CASTRO" AND "JAYROSE M. CASTRO," PETITIONERS, VS. JOSE MARIA JED LEMUEL GREGORIO AND ANA MARIA REGINA GREGORIO, RESPONDENTS.

G.R. No. 188801 | 2014-10-15

SECOND DIVISION
 
D E C I S I O N
 
LEONEN, J.:
 
The policy of the law is clear. In order to maintain harmony, there must be a showing of notice and consent. This cannot be defeated by mere procedural devices. In all instances where it appears that a spouse attempts to adopt a child out of wedlock, the other spouse and other legitimate children must be personally notified through personal service of summons. It is not enough that they be deemed notified through constructive service.
 
This is a petition for review on certiorari[1] assailing the decision[2] of the Court of Appeals in CA-G.R. SP No. 101021, which denied the...