Frequently asked questions about Famille

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My spouse refuses to contribute to household expenses on the grounds that my salary is higher than his. Does he have the right?

No. Married couples are required to contribute to the expenses of marriage and the maintenance of children, regardless of their matrimonial regime. The wedding expenses include various expenses, in particular those relating to accommodation and food. If the spouses are free to provide in their marriage contract a distribution of…
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I rent a property that I partly use as my residence and partly for professional purposes. My partner and I are planning to get married. Will she automatically become a co-holder of the lease with me?

No. The co-tenancy rights granted to spouses under Article 1751 of the French Civil Code apply only to leases for premises used exclusively as a family residence. Since the property is used for both residential and professional purposes (mixed use), your spouse will not automatically become a co-holder of the…
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My wife and I are married under the community of property regime. We haven't been living together for several years and would like to have this legal separation declared by a judge. If we ever decide to live together again, what would be the consequences?

The resumption of cohabitation puts an end to the legal separation and re-establishes the previous effects attached to the marriage, with the exception of the matrimonial property regime, the separation of property being maintained (art. 305, al. 1 and 3 C. civ.). Please note: for this situation to be known…
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I entered into a civil partnership 5 years ago. We separated 2 years ago without breaking our civil union. I've met someone and we're getting married. Is it true that marriage automatically ends the civil union?

Yes, the marriage of one of the partners, including to a third party, automatically terminates the Civil union (art. 515-7, al. 1 C. civ.). The civil registrar at the place of the ceremony must make a note of the marriage in the margin of the birth certificate (of the ex-partner…
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I am married under the community property regime. My husband acted as guarantor for a friend. That friend has now defaulted, and my husband is being called upon to honour the guarantee. Can the creditor seize my income?

No. The law provides that when one spouse acts as guarantor without the express consent of the other, only their personal assets and income are liable. Therefore, if you did not sign the guarantee agreement, your earnings and salary cannot be seized (Article 1415 of the French Civil Code).
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