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The divorce takes effect on the date of the divorce petition when it is granted on the grounds of mutual acceptance of the principle of marital breakdown, permanent impairment of the marital bond, or fault (Article 262-1, paragraph 3 of the French Civil Code). Any asset acquired after that date…

Yes, in exceptional cases, posthumous marriage may be authorized by the President of the Republic under article 171 of the French Civil Code. Two conditions must be met: it must be proven that the deceased really wished to marry, based on a sufficient number of facts (his or her behavior…

No. The French Civil Code does not provide for an obligation to provide support between brothers and sisters. However, the courts do recognize the existence of a natural obligation: this means that your brother in need cannot force you to help him, but that you can help him voluntarily. However…

No. For tax purposes, a simple adoption does not create a donation or inheritance tax allowance for the adopter (Art. 786 CGI), with few exceptions, which apply only to the adoptee. Therefore, your stepfather will pay 60% tax on the full amount (Art. 777, IV CGI).

No, only individuals of legal age are permitted to enter a civil union (Art. 515-1 C. civ.). Additionally, as it involves a contract, one must also possess the capacity to contract. For persons of foreign nationality, their legal capacity is determined by the laws of their respective countries (Art. 3…

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I have been divorced for one month (on the grounds of my ex-husband’s fault) and I am awaiting the liquidation of the community property. I want to buy a car because I have found a new job far from my home. Will the car belong to me entirely?

I lived with one person for thirty years. We wanted to get married, the banns had been published, but he died before the ceremony. Can I have our marriage registered after his death?

My brother is in need. Our parents are deceased and he's not married with no children. Our relationship is very bad. Am I obliged to help him?

Years ago, my mother remarried, and her husband adopted me (simple adoption). I’d like to give them both some money. I know my mother has a tax allowance. Does my stepfather benefit from one too?

My boyfriend and I want to get married. We are 19 years old. He's a foreigner, and in his country the age of majority is 21. Can we still enter a civil partnership in France?