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Article 390 of the French Civil Code

Guardianship is established when both the father and mother are deceased or are deprived of the exercise of parental authority.

It is also established in respect of a child whose parentage has not been legally established.

There is no derogation from the specific laws governing the child welfare service.

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Article 390

La tutelle s’ouvre lorsque le père et la mère sont tous deux décédés ou se trouvent privés de l’exercice de l’autorité parentale.

Elle s’ouvre, aussi, à l’égard d’un enfant dont la filiation n’est pas légalement établie.

Il n’est pas dérogé aux lois particulières qui régissent le service de l’aide sociale à l’enfance.

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