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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Sub-section II: Expertise operations.

Article 278-1

The expert may be assisted in the performance of his mission by the person of his choice, who acts under his control and responsibility.

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French Civil CodeIn force
Section 2: Administrative decisions

Article 27-2

Decrees granting acquisition, naturalisation or reinstatement may be revoked with the assent of the Conseil d'Etat within two years of their publication in the Journal officiel if the applicant does n…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Section 2: Administrative decisions

Article 27-1

Decrees concerning acquisition, naturalisation or reinstatement, authorisation to lose French nationality, loss or forfeiture of this nationality, are issued and published in the forms laid down by de…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Paragraph 6 : Provisions common to certain methods of acquiring French nationality

Article 21-27

No one may acquire French nationality or be reinstated in this nationality if they have been convicted of crimes or offences constituting an attack on the fundamental interests of the Nation or an act…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Section 2: Administrative decisions

Article 27-3

Decrees that result in loss for one of the reasons provided for in articles 23-7 and 23-8 or forfeiture of French nationality are taken, the interested party being heard or called upon to produce his…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Paragraph 3: Compensatory benefits.

Article 275-1

The methods of payment provided for in the first paragraph of Article 275 are not exclusive of the payment of part of the capital in the forms provided for by article 274.

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French Civil CodeIn force
Paragraph 3: Compensatory benefits.

Article 276-4

…liquidation of the matrimonial property regime. The enforcement procedures provided for in articles 274, 275 and 275-1 are applicable. The judge's refusal to substitute a capital sum for all or part o…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Paragraph 3: Compensatory benefits.

Article 276-1

The annuity is indexed; the index is determined in the same way as for alimony. The amount of the annuity before indexation is fixed uniformly for its entire duration or may vary by successive periods…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Paragraph 3: Compensatory benefits.

Article 279-1

…agreement relating to compensatory allowance to the judge for approval, the provisions of articles 278 and 279 are applicable.

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French Civil CodeIn force
Paragraph 3: Compensatory benefits.

Article 276-3

Compensatory allowance fixed in the form of an annuity may be revised, suspended or withdrawn in the event of a significant change in the resources or needs of either party. The revision may not have…

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