State Act

Portuguese Civil Code, 1867

Article 166 – Parental authority in relation to children legitimated by recognition - 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.