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New Civil Code Article 382 - Appointment of a special guardian

Book 2 : Title III: Ch I : Sec I : Article 382

Article 382 - Appointment of a special guardian. If the minor who has reached eighteen (18) years of age is not subject to parental authority or guardianship, the court will appoint him, from among his closest relatives, a special guardian for the same purpose. In the absence of relatives, the court will appoint a guardian to supply their consent to the marriage. The appointment shall be recorded in the marriage license and in the court's book of sentences. (Translated) <<<>>>> (Original Spanish) Artículo 382.-Nombramiento de tutor especial. Si el contrayente menor de edad que ha cumplido dieciocho (18) años no está sujeto a la patria potestad o a tutela, el tribunal le nombrará, de entre sus parientes más cercanos, un tutor especial para ese mismo propósito. En caso de no existir parientes, el tribunal nombrará un tutor para suplir su consentimiento al matrimonio. El nombramiento se hará constar en la licencia matrimonial y en el libro de sentencias del tribunal.

New Civil Code Nov. 2020


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