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Yes. If you wish to modify your Civil union, you can draw up a new agreement between yourselves, or have it drawn up by a notary. However, as your initial agreement was drawn up by a notary, you must send him your amended agreement so that he can register it…

No. The law provides that the family residence is the place chosen “by mutual agreement” between the spouses. You will therefore need to find a solution between yourselves (French Civil Code, Art. 215, para. 2).

Yes. By renouncing the succession of your spouse, you lose the status of heir (article 805 of the Civil Code). On the other hand, you retain the status of spouse. However, the survivor's pension is a right reserved for the spouse or ex-spouse in the event of the death of…

Yes. You may sign a preliminary sale agreement on your own; however, the property will be considered joint property if the purchase is completed before the effective date of the divorce, which is the date on which the divorce agreement is filed with a notary. Unless the spouses have agreed…

Frequently asked questions about Famille

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6 years ago, my partner and I entered a civil partnership and had our agreement drawn up by a notary. We had opted for an undivided property regime. For professional reasons, we'd now like to adopt a separate property regime. Should we contact the notary?

I am married under the separation of property regime. I would like to buy a small house to establish our family home there, but my wife wants to buy a large apartment. Does the law allow us to resolve this disagreement?

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

My husband was retired. He passed away and left a huge debt. I plan to renounce his succession. Am I still entitled to the survivor's pension?

I am currently undergoing a divorce by mutual consent. My husband and I did not enter into a prenuptial agreement. I have fallen in love with a property. Can I sign a preliminary sale agreement on my own?