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 intend to marry under the separate property regime (séparation de biens). If I personally finance renovation works in our main residence, which is solely owned by my spouse, will I be able to recover my funds in the event of a divorce?

Yes. In the context of a divorce, financial adjustments may be made between spouses. If you have used personal funds to improve a property that belongs exclusively to your spouse, you may assert a claim (créance) against them. This is governed by Articles 1478 and 1479 of the French Civil…
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My parents divorced and each remarried. My stepmother (my father's wife) adopted me through a simple adoption. Can my stepfather (my mother's husband) also adopt me?

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…
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My cousin passed away. She was married but separated from her spouse. She had no children, no siblings and her parents passed away as well. In her will, she bequeathed all of her real estate to me. My notary tells me that if I give up (...)

... her property will revert to her spouse. Is it correct? Yes . Renunciation of a bequest has the effect of rendering the testamentary disposition null and void (art. 1043 C. civ.). The devolution of inheritance then takes place as if this provision had never existed. Since your cousin has…
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