Frequently asked questions about Famille

No. Despite your years of separation, you still retain the status of "entitled spouse" (Article 732 of the Civil Code). In the absence of children, the law provides that you are entitled to at least 1/4 of his estate (Article 914-1 of the Civil Code). Therefore, you are entitled to…

No. For a will to be valid, it must take one of the forms provided for by Article 969 of the Civil Code: holographic, authentic, or mystic, all of which require a written document. A will made on video is therefore null and void and cannot produce any effects (Reply…

No. According to Article 345-2 of the French Civil Code, a person cannot be adopted by more than one individual, except by two spouses, partners in a civil solidarity pact (PACS), or cohabitees. The French Supreme Court (Cour de cassation) confirmed this in its ruling of 12 January 2011 (Case…

No. The law prohibits an adult under protective measures (placed under judicial safeguard, guardianship, curatorship, or family authorisation) from divorcing by mutual consent (Article 229-2, 2° of the French Civil Code).

Yes. By renouncing the succession of your spouse, you lose the status of heir (article 805 of the Civil Code). On the other hand, you retain the status of spouse. However, the survivor's pension is a right reserved for the spouse or ex-spouse in the event of the death of…