6. Illegitimate Child

a) Two (2) months after the death of her husband who was shot by unknown criminal elements, on his way home from office, Rose married her childhood boyfriend, and seven (7) months after said marriage, she delivered a baby. In the absence of any evidence from Rose as to who is her child's father, what status does the law give to said child? Explain (2%)

(b) Nestor is the illegitimate son of Dr. Perez. When Dr. Perez died, Nestor intervened in the settlement of his father's estate, claiming that he is the illegitimate son of said deceased, but the legitimate family of Dr. Perez is deny­ing Nestor's claim. What evidence or evidences should Nestor present so that he may receive his rightful share in his father's estate? (3%)

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