What is the meaning of legitimate child?

"Legitimate" children are those whose parents are married. The birth is considered as
being "outside marriage" (formerly "illegitimate") when this is not the case.

What is legitimate child Philippines?

In order for legitimation to take place, it is essential that: (1) the child was conceived
and born outside a valid marriage; (2) at the time said child was conceived, his/her
parents were not disqualified by any legal impediment to marry each other, or if they
were so disqualified, it is only because either or both of 

ow can kids be legitimate in the US?

The father signs a paternity statement or voluntary declaration of
paternity acknowledging in writing, under penalty of perjury, that the child is his. If the
state has a registry for children born of unmarried parents, it is also a good idea to file
the paternity statement with your state's Bureau of Vital Statistics.

What is the difference between legitimate and illegitimate?

A legitimate child is a child born during a marriage or to parents who are legally married.
An illegitimate child is a child born out of wedlock or to parents who are not married.

Is an adopted child legitimate?

Once a child has been legally adopted, he is considered a legitimate child of the
adopting parent(s) for all intents and purposes. As such, the adoptee (adopted
child) is entitled to all the rights and obligations provided by law to legitimate children.

How do I prove my child is legitimate?

The simplest way for a child to be legitimated is if a marriage took place between the
father and mother before the child turned 18. The best evidence of this marriage would
be a civil marriage certificate issued by the appropriate government authority of the
place where the marriage was celebrated.