Frequently asked questions about Famille

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…

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…

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…

... 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…

Yes, if the time limit for appealing against the decision had not expired on the day of death. The divorce takes effect on the date on which the decision pronouncing it acquires the force of res judicata, which means, no longer subject to appeal. The time limit for appeal is…