Frequently asked questions about Famille

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I have been divorced for 32 years, and we divided our assets in 2018. At that time, I became the sole owner of the house. Today, I am selling it. Will I be liable for capital gains tax?

Yes. The seller is exempt from capital gains tax when selling a property that has been owned for more than 30 years (BOI-RFPI-PVI-20-20 §§60 and 70). In your case, the holding period must be calculated in two separate parts: You became the owner of half of the property more than…
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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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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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I am married under the community property regime. I wish to sell a property that I owned before the marriage and use the entire sale proceeds to purchase a house. Is there a formality I need to comply with to ensure that the house belongs entirely to me?

Yes. Under the community property regime, property acquired during the marriage is, in principle, community property. The notary must include in the purchase deed a declaration of investment or reinvestment of separate funds (déclaration d’emploi ou de remploi de fonds propres) for you to have full ownership of the property…
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