Call Us + 33 1 84 88 31 00

Article 343 of the French Civil Code

Adoption may be requested by two spouses who are not legally separated, two partners bound by a civil solidarity pact or two cohabitants.

The adopters must be able to provide proof of at least one year’s cohabitation or be both over the age of twenty-six.

Original in French 🇫🇷
Article 343

L’adoption peut être demandée par deux époux non séparés de corps, deux partenaires liés par un pacte civil de solidarité ou deux concubins.


Les adoptants doivent être en mesure d’apporter la preuve d’une communauté de vie d’au moins un an ou être âgés l’un et l’autre de plus de vingt-six ans.

Need help with this article? Get help from a French lawyer

Our French business lawyers are here to help.
We offer a FREE evaluation of your case.
Call us at +33 (0) 1 84 88 31 00 or send us an email.

Useful links

You have a question in French Business Law?

Our French business lawyers are here to help.
We offer a FREE evaluation of your case.
Call +33 (0) 1 84 88 31 00 or send us an email.

All information exchanged through this website will be communicated to lawyers registered with a French Bar and will remain confidential.