Article 17 of Civil Code

1 - The degree of direct kinship is determined by counting each descendant as one degree, without counting the ascendant. 2 - The degree of collateral kinship is determined by the number of descendants, ascending from the descendant to the common ascendant and then descending from him to the other descendant, without counting that ascendant. - The degree of affinity is determined by the spouse's degree of kinship. 2 - Juridical Person