State Act

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Section 289. Optional emancipation

Portuguese Civil Code, 1867

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Article 289 – Optional emancipation - When the foundling or abandoned minor has reached the age of fifteen, he/ she may be emancipated by the aforementioned council, or by the judicial authority substituting it, if he/she demonstrates he/she has the necessary ability to govern him/herself.