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Yes. The law provides that an adopter must be at least 26 years old (Article 343 of the French Civil Code).

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…

Reminder: All assets acquired during the marriage are presumed to be jointly owned (Article 1401 of the French Civil Code). To ensure that the new apartment remains your separate property, you must ask your notary to include a reinvestment clause (clause de remploi) in the deed of sale (Article 1434…

Notary Marie-Hélène Péro Augereau-Hue talks to you on BFM Business's "Le Club du Droit / Passez-moi le notaire" program.

If it appears that your mother is no longer capable of looking after her own interests, you must inform her of your intention to implement the mandate. Her condition must then be certified by a doctor chosen from a list drawn up by the public prosecutor. This medical certificate and…

Frequently asked questions about Famille

A question ? Need help ?

Is there a minimum age for adopting a child?

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?

I sold a property that I owned before my marriage (under the community property regime). I now wish to reinvest the proceeds from this sale into the purchase of an apartment. How can I ensure that this new property belongs to me exclusively?

Does the PACS protect future parents?

A few years ago, my mother signed a mandate for future protection and appointed me as her proxy. Today, she seems to be losing her memory and isn't always aware of what she's doing. How do I go about implementing this measure?