Civil Code Article 1079
This English translation was last updated on 2021-01-20, but the Chinese text was amended on 2026-08-17. Later amendments may not be reflected in the translation — please refer to the Chinese text.
Adoption shall be effected in writing and petitioned for the court’s approval.The court shall not approve the adoption where the adoption is based on a ground that it is void, may be annulled, or violates other laws.
中文原文 民法第1079條
收養應以書面為之，並向法院聲請認可。
收養有無效、得撤銷之原因或違反其他法律規定者，法院應不予認可。
收養有無效、得撤銷之原因或違反其他法律規定者，法院應不予認可。