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The discontinuance is perfected only by the defendant's acceptance. However, acceptance is not necessary if the defendant has not presented any defence on the merits or plea of inadmissibility at the…
The judge shall declare the withdrawal perfect if the defendant's non-acceptance is not based on any legitimate reason.
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.
The guardianship judge appoints the members of the family council for the duration of the guardianship. The family council is made up of at least four members, including the guardian and the subrogate…
Not entitled to exercise the various offices of guardianship: 1° Unemancipated minors, unless they are the father or mother of the minor under guardianship; 2° Adults who benefit from a legal protecti…
The family council rules on impediments, withdrawals and replacements that concern the tutor and subrogated tutor. The guardianship judge rules on those that concern the other members of the family co…
Guardianship is established when both the father and mother are deceased or are deprived of the exercise of parental authority.It is also established in respect of a child whose parentage has not been…
In the case of legal administration, the guardianship judge may, at any time and for serious cause, either ex officio or at the request of relatives or allies or the public prosecutor, decide to open…
If a child is recognised by either parent after guardianship has been opened, the guardianship judge may, at the request of that parent, decide to substitute legal administration for guardianship.
Even in the presence of a testamentary guardian and unless there is a vacancy, guardianship is organised with a family council.
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