French Civil CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Presumption of paternity
Article 312
A child conceived or born during marriage has the husband as its father.
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A child conceived or born during marriage has the husband as its father.
The presumption of paternity is set aside when the child's birth certificate does not name the husband as the father. It is further set aside where the child was born more than three hundred days afte…
If it was dismissed pursuant to article 313, the presumption of paternity is re-established by operation of law if the child has possession of status with regard to the husband and does not have pater…
…s established on the basis of the statements of at least three witnesses and any other documents produced that attest to a sufficient collection of facts within the meaning of Article 311-1. The deed…
No action is received as to the parentage of a child who is not born viable.
Where the court does not grant the prosecution's application, neither the investigation nor the judgment is halted or suspended.
The accused appears free and only accompanied by guards to prevent him from escaping.
Subject to the provisions of Article 309, the public prosecutor and the parties' lawyers may put questions directly to the accused, the civil party, the witnesses and all persons called to the stand,…
…the matter to the court, which shall rule in accordance with the conditions set out in Article 316. During the debates, he may call, if necessary by warrant, and hear any persons or have brought to hi…
The accused, the civil party and their lawyers may file submissions on which the court is required to rule.
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