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Article 346 of the French Civil Code

Adoption between ascendants and descendants in the direct line and between brothers and sisters is prohibited.

However, the court may order adoption if there are serious grounds which the interests of the adopted person require to be taken into consideration.

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Article 346

L’adoption entre ascendants et descendants en ligne directe et entre frères et sœurs est prohibée.


Toutefois, le tribunal peut prononcer l’adoption s’il existe des motifs graves que l’intérêt de l’adopté commande de prendre en considération.

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