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Affidavit of Child Support - Template, Sample Form

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What is a Affidavit of Child Support?

A Affidavit of Child Support is a ready-to-use legal template for Philippines. You complete it by answering a few plain-English questions, then download the finished document in Word and PDF.

What does the Affidavit of Child Support cover?

The Affidavit of Child Support is organised into sections covering § 1. Parentage, § 2. Legal Obligation to Support, § 3. Scope of Support, § 4. Extraordinary Expenses, § 5. Amount, Period and Manner of Payment, so the important points are captured in a clear, consistent structure.

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You can download your completed Affidavit of Child Support as an editable Microsoft Word (.docx) file and as a PDF.

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Is a Affidavit of Child Support legally binding?

Once it is properly completed and signed by everyone involved, a Affidavit of Child Support is generally legally binding in Philippines, provided it meets the legal requirements that apply to this type of document.

What laws apply to a Affidavit of Child Support in Philippines?

A Affidavit of Child Support should comply with the laws in force in Philippines. This template is built around the provisions such situations commonly require, but the rules can vary by region and change over time, so check the current requirements for your case.

Do I need a lawyer to use a Affidavit of Child Support?

For most standard situations you can complete the Affidavit of Child Support yourself using the guided questionnaire. For high-value, unusual or high-risk matters, it is sensible to have a qualified lawyer review the finished document.

How do I sign the Affidavit of Child Support?

Download the completed Affidavit of Child Support as Word or PDF and sign it as required in Philippines. Depending on the document this may involve a handwritten or electronic signature, and some documents also need witnesses.

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Most people finish the Affidavit of Child Support in just a few minutes by answering the plain-English questions. You can save your progress and come back to it at any time.

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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
PROVINCE OF ________ )
CITY OR MUNICIPALITY OF ________ ) S.S.


AFFIDAVIT OF SUPPORT AND UNDERTAKING

I, ________, Filipino, of legal age, ________, with residence and postal address at ________, after having been duly sworn to in accordance with law, do hereby depose and state THAT:

§ 1. Parentage. I am the natural/legitimate father of the following minor child (hereinafter, the “Child”):

________, Male, born on ________ in ________, as evidenced by Certificate of Live Birth bearing Registry No. ________;

§ 2. Legal Obligation to Support. Pursuant to Articles 195, 196 and 201 of the Family Code of the Philippines (Executive Order No. 209, as amended), and in conjunction with Articles 290 to 297 of the Civil Code of the Philippines (Republic Act No. 386), I acknowledge my legal and moral obligation to provide support to the Child, and I hereby freely and voluntarily promise and undertake to provide for the Child’s sustenance, dwelling, clothing, medical attendance, education and transportation, as well as for the Child’s psychological, emotional, moral and social well-being, in keeping with my financial capacity and the needs of the Child.

§ 3. Scope of Support. The support which I undertake to provide shall comprise everything indispensable for the following, in conformity with Article 194 of the Family Code:

3.1 Sustenance;
3.2 Shelter and dwelling;
3.3 Clothing;
3.4 Medical and dental attendance;
3.5 Education, schooling or training for some profession, trade or vocation, including transportation in keeping therewith.

§ 5. Amount, Period and Manner of Payment. In order to provide the support specified above, I promise and undertake to remit to the mother and custodial parent of the Child, ________, the sum of Philippine Pesos ________ (₱________) per month. The said obligation shall commence on ________ and shall be paid on or before the 1st (first) day of each calendar month, and shall continue until the Child reaches the age of majority or otherwise ceases to be entitled to support under law.

§ 6. Mode of Remittance. The above-stated amount shall be deposited to or credited in the following account:

Account Number: ________
Account Name: ________
Bank / E-wallet: ________

§ 8. Voluntariness. I am executing this Affidavit of Support and Undertaking freely and voluntarily, without any force, intimidation, fraud or undue influence from any person, and with full understanding of the nature and consequences of the obligations herein assumed.

§ 9. Purpose. I am executing this Affidavit to attest to the truth of the foregoing statements and to formalize my voluntary commitment and undertaking to provide support for the above-named Child, and for whatever legal purpose this instrument may serve.


AFFIANT FURTHER SAYETH NAUGHT.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this ________ day of ________ at ________, Philippines.



________
Affiant

SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO BEFORE ME this ________ day of ________, 20________ at CITY OR MUNICIPALITY OF ________, ________, affiant having personally appeared before me and exhibited to me his competent evidence of identity in the form of Driver's License No. ________, valid until ________, known to me and to me known to be the same person who executed the foregoing instrument and who acknowledged to me that the same is his free and voluntary act and deed.

WITNESS MY HAND AND NOTARIAL SEAL on the date and at the place first above written.


________
NOTARY PUBLIC
Until ________
PTR No.: ________
IBP No.: ________
Roll of Attorneys No.: ________
MCLE Compliance No.: ________

Doc. No.: ________;
Page No.: ________;
Book No.: ________;
Series of ________.

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