Section 1: Common provisions

The adoption of the child of the other member of the couple is not subject to an age condition for the adopter.

The adopter must be ten years older than the child he proposes 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.

In the event of the death of one of the two adopters, a new adoption may be granted at the request of the new spouse, partner linked by a civil solidarity pact or cohabiting partner of the survivor of either of them.