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Showing 201–210 of 56936 articles for “Art. I-3°”
In all cases of legal separation, this may be converted into divorce by mutual consent.In the case of legal separation by mutual consent, conversion into divorce may only take place by mutual consent.
Voluntary resumption of cohabitation puts an end to legal separation. To be enforceable against third parties, it must either be recorded in a notarial deed or be the subject of a declaration to the c…
Where possession of status is in accordance with the title, only the child, one of his father and mother or the person claiming to be the real parent may bring an action. The action is time-barred aft…
Filiation established by possession of status established by a notarial act may be contested by any person who has an interest in doing so by producing evidence to the contrary, within a period of ten…
Maternity may be contested by reporting proof that the mother did not give birth to the child. Paternity may be contested by reporting proof that the husband or the author of the acknowledgement is no…
In the absence of possession of status in accordance with the title, the action to contest may be brought by any person who has an interest therein within the period provided for in Article 321.
Legally established filiation may be challenged by the public prosecutor if evidence drawn from the records themselves makes it implausible or in the event of fraud against the law.
When allowing the action to be contested, the court may, in the interests of the child, determine the terms of the child's relationship with the person who raised the child.
Screening for the sexually transmitted infections listed in table I of appendix 41-3 may be prescribed by midwives for their patients and partners, in accordance with current recommendations. If the s…
Once appointed, the midwife must recuse herself if she considers that the questions put to her do not relate to the practice of midwifery. In drafting her report, the expert midwife must only reveal i…
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