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Can a father be jailed for not supporting his child?
Yes. A father can be jailed for not supporting his child if his failure to support is intentional, unjustified and falls under economic abuse - Republic Act No. 9262 or the VAWC Law. A father’s failure to support his child/children is considered criminal when: 1. He is legally required to support the child whether legitimate or illegitimate under the Family Code of the Philippines. 2. He has the capacity to provide support especially when he has a source of income, work and f
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