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LEGITIMATION

Article 177. Only children conceived and born

outside of wedlock of parents who, at the time

of the conception of the former, were not

disqualified by any impediment to marry each

other may be legitimated. (269a)

Article 178. Legitimation shall take place by a

subsequent valid marriage between parents.

The annulment of a voidable marriage shall not

affect the legitimation. (270a)

Article 179. Legitimated children shall enjoy the

same rights as legitimate children. (272a)

Article 180. The effects of legitimation shall

retroact to the time of the child's birth. (273a)