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Articles 179 182
Articles 179 182
CHILDREN
ARTICLE 179
• The effects of legitimation shall retroact to the time of the child’s birth.
ARTICLE 181
• The legitimation of children who died before the celebration of the marriage shall benefit their
descendants.
ARTICLE 182
• Legitimation may be impugned only by those who are prejudiced in their rights, within five
years from the time their cause of action accrues.