section 166
Parental authority in relation to children legitimated by recognition
The Portuguese Civil Code, 1867General18672540 sections
Statutory text
Minor children legitimated by recognition are subject to parental control, in the same manner as the legitimate children; except where the parents have contested their paternity, and the court decreed otherwise. The parents shall not enjoy, however, usufruct of the assets of the children legitimated by recognition. § Sole paragraph - In the case of the exception mentioned in this Article, a guardian shall be appointed for the minor, as per the provisions of Articles 279, 280, 281, where the other parent is unable to exercise parental authority.
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