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 However, where such an event as said in paragraph 1 occurs, the other spouse has the right to request the court to order separation of the marital property.

In the event that the father and mother serve as custodians for their child who has not yet attained majority, the provisions on the powers and duties of the person exercising the parental power shall apply mutatis mutandis. But in the event that the father and mother serve as custodians for their child who has already attained majority, or in the event that another person than the father, mother, or spouse serves as custodian, the provisions on the powers and duties of the guardian shall apply mutatis mutandis.

A person aged not less than thirty years may adopt another person as a child, but the former must be at least fifteen years older than the latter.

In adopting a child, if the person to be adopted is aged not less than fifteen years, his or her own consent is also required.

A person who has not yet attained majority may be adopted as a child only upon the consent of his or her father and