Frequently asked questions about Famille

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I am in the process of a divorce by mutual consent. My ex-spouse and I purchased a property under the Pinel tax scheme, and the commitment period ends in three years. Can we sell it before this deadline, and what steps should we take?

Yes… but If the divorce occurs during the rental commitment period, one of the ex-spouses may, subject to compliance with all conditions attached to this tax incentive scheme, request to take over the commitment for their own benefit. Otherwise, the tax reduction will be revoked. It is also accepted that…
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Pacs: how can you reserve your entire inheritance for your partner?

"I'm currently in a civil union with my partner and we have two children. I also have a child from my first marriage. We each own 50% of an apartment. I'd like to bequeath the entire usufruct to my current wife, but above all, I don't want to bequeath it…
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My brother is considering to adopt his spouse's 2 minor children, she had them before. It would be a simple adoption. Our elderly mother is a widow. In the event that my brother dies before our mother, will the adopted children inherit her?

Yes, but…In the context of a simple adoption, the adopted child inherits from his family of origin and also from his adoptive family (Articles 364 and 368 of the Civil Code). If your brother were to predecease your mother, his adopted children would represent their father in his mother's estate…
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When is document legalisation required?

A document must be legalised when it is intended for use in a country that is not a signatory to the Hague Convention or to any international agreement waiving such formalities. The Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs maintains an up-to-date table listing the formalities required according to the destination…
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Am I required to change my surname when I get married?

No. Marriage has no effect on your surname. However, as an option, the law allows you to use your spouse’s surname, for usage purposes only, either by substitution or by adding it to your own surname in the order you choose (Article 225-1 of the French Civil Code).
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