Section 1: The adopter

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.

Adoption may also be applied for by any person over the age of twenty-six. If the adopter is married and not legally separated or bound by a civil solidarity pact, the consent of the other member of the couple is required unless the latter is unable to express his or her wishes.