This chapter examines the legal framework governing the recognition of children born outside marriage, in light of the reform introduced by Law No. 219 of 2012 and Legislative Decree No. 154 of 2013. The analysis focuses on the legal nature of recognition, the debate concerning its voluntary or mandatory character, and the subjective and objective requirements governing its effectiveness. Particular attention is devoted to joint and separate recognition, the assent of children aged fourteen or over, the consent of the other parent and the corresponding judicial remedies, as well as the specific cases of prenatal and posthumous recognition. The chapter also addresses the formal requirements, irrevocability, challenges and legal effects of recognition, with particular reference to the attribution of surnames and the child's integration into the recognizing parent's family. Finally, it considers issues arising from medically assisted reproduction, highlighting the central role of the principles of the unity of the legal status of children, favor veritatis, protection of personal identity and the best interests of the child.
Il contributo analizza la disciplina del riconoscimento del figlio nato fuori del matrimonio, alla luce della riforma della filiazione introdotta dalla legge n. 219 del 2012 e dal d.lgs. n. 154 del 2013. L’indagine si sofferma sulla natura giuridica dell’atto di riconoscimento, sul dibattito relativo al suo carattere volontario o doveroso e sui requisiti soggettivi e oggettivi necessari per la sua efficacia. Particolare attenzione è riservata al riconoscimento congiunto o separato, all’assenso del figlio ultraquattordicenne, al consenso dell’altro genitore e ai relativi strumenti di tutela giudiziale, nonché alle peculiari ipotesi di riconoscimento prenatale e post mortem. Sono inoltre esaminati i profili concernenti le forme, l’irrevocabilità, l’impugnazione e gli effetti del riconoscimento, con specifico riguardo all’attribuzione del cognome e all’inserimento del figlio nella famiglia del genitore. L’analisi considera, infine, le problematiche connesse alla procreazione medicalmente assistita, evidenziando la centralità dei princípi di unicità dello stato di figlio, favor veritatis, tutela dell’identità personale e preminente interesse del minore.
Accertamento volontario: il riconoscimento del figlio / Zarro, M.. - STAMPA. - 3:(2026), pp. 347-384.
Accertamento volontario: il riconoscimento del figlio
Mariacristina Zarro
2026-01-01
Abstract
This chapter examines the legal framework governing the recognition of children born outside marriage, in light of the reform introduced by Law No. 219 of 2012 and Legislative Decree No. 154 of 2013. The analysis focuses on the legal nature of recognition, the debate concerning its voluntary or mandatory character, and the subjective and objective requirements governing its effectiveness. Particular attention is devoted to joint and separate recognition, the assent of children aged fourteen or over, the consent of the other parent and the corresponding judicial remedies, as well as the specific cases of prenatal and posthumous recognition. The chapter also addresses the formal requirements, irrevocability, challenges and legal effects of recognition, with particular reference to the attribution of surnames and the child's integration into the recognizing parent's family. Finally, it considers issues arising from medically assisted reproduction, highlighting the central role of the principles of the unity of the legal status of children, favor veritatis, protection of personal identity and the best interests of the child.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.


