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Article 328 of the French Civil Code

The parent, even if a minor, in respect of whom filiation is established has, during the minority of the child, sole standing to bring an action to establish maternity or paternity.

If no parent-child relationship is established or if that parent is deceased or unable to express his or her will, the action shall be brought by the guardian in accordance with the provisions of the second paragraph of Article 408.

The action is brought against the alleged parent or his heirs. If there are no heirs or if they have renounced the succession, it is directed against the State. The renouncing heirs are called to the proceedings to assert their rights.

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Article 328

Le parent, même mineur, à l’égard duquel la filiation est établie a, pendant la minorité de l’enfant, seul qualité pour exercer l’action en recherche de maternité ou de paternité.

Si aucun lien de filiation n’est établi ou si ce parent est décédé ou dans l’impossibilité de manifester sa volonté, l’action est intentée par le tuteur conformément aux dispositions du deuxième alinéa de l’article 408.

L’action est exercée contre le parent prétendu ou ses héritiers. A défaut d’héritiers ou si ceux-ci ont renoncé à la succession, elle est dirigée contre l’Etat. Les héritiers renonçants sont appelés à la procédure pour y faire valoir leurs droits.

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