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Yes. This rule is intended to protect the family home and applies even when this property belongs to one of the spouses only. In the absence of your wife's consent to this sale, she could request the cancellation within one year from the day she became aware of it and…

No. Pursuant to Article 764 of the French Civil Code, the surviving spouse may request a lifetime right of use and habitation (droit d’usage et d’habitation viager) over the property that was effectively used as the couple’s main residence at the time of death.

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, under certain conditions. In principle, when you are married, you are subject to joint taxation with your spouse for the income each of you receives (art. 6, 1, CGI). However, it is possible to request separate taxation when one of the spouses has abandoned the marital home and each…

Frequently asked questions about Famille

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I am married under the separate property regime. My wife and I live in an apartment that I own. I want to sell it and the notary tells me that my wife's consent is required. Is it true?

I am married under the community property regime, but the family home belongs entirely to me. I have two children from a previous relationship. I’ve been told that if I were to pass away, my wife would have to leave the home. Is this true?

My spouse is under guardianship. Can we divorce by mutual consent?

Can my father, who recently developed Alzheimer's disease, sell an apartment?

My wife and I are married without a contract. She left the marital home several years ago. We don't want a divorce or legal separation. However, we would like to declare our income separately. Is this possible?