French Civil CodeIn force
Chapter I: General provisions.
Article 36
In cases where the parties concerned are not obliged to appear in person, they may be represented by a special and authentic proxy.
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In cases where the parties concerned are not obliged to appear in person, they may be represented by a special and authentic proxy.
French nationals originating from the territory of the French Republic, as constituted on 28 July 1960, and who were domiciled on the day of its accession to independence in the territory of a State w…
Witnesses produced for civil status records must be at least eighteen years of age, relatives or others, regardless of sex; they will be chosen by the persons concerned.
These acts will be signed by the civil registrar, by those appearing and by the witnesses; or mention will be made of the cause preventing those appearing and the witnesses from signing.
Civil registrars may not insert anything in the records they receive, either by note or by any statement whatsoever, other than what must be declared by those appearing.
Civil status records will state the year, day and time they are received, the first names and surname of the civil registrar, the first names, surnames, occupations and domiciles of all those named th…
The civil registrar will read the acts to the parties appearing, or to their proxy, and to the witnesses; he will invite them to examine them directly before signing them. A mention will be made on th…
Where filiation is not established under the conditions laid down in Section I of this Chapter, it may be established by an acknowledgement of paternity or maternity, made before or after birth. Ackno…
Separation from bed and board always entails separation from property. As regards property, the date on which legal separation takes effect is determined in accordance with the provisions of articles…
During childbirth, the mother may request that her admission and identity be kept secret.
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