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Article 347 of the French Civil Code

The adopter or adopters must be fifteen years older than the children they propose to adopt.

However, where the difference in age is less than that provided for in the preceding paragraph, the court may order the adoption if there are good grounds.

Original in French 🇫🇷
Article 347

Le ou les adoptants doivent avoir quinze ans de plus que les enfants qu’ils se proposent d’adopter.


Toutefois, lorsque la différence d’âge est inférieure à celle que prévoit l’alinéa précédent, le tribunal peut prononcer l’adoption s’il existe de justes motifs.

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