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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Chapter VI: Referral to the Cour de cassation for an opinion.

Article 1031-6

The notice may mention that it will be published in the Official Journal of the French Republic.

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Chapter I: Proceedings with compulsory representation.

Article 979-1

The appellant must also attach the documents relied on in support of the appeal and a copy of the last submissions filed by the parties to the appeal before the court from which the contested decision…

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Chapter VI: Referral to the Cour de cassation for an opinion.

Article 1031-4

In matters where representation is compulsory, any observations of the parties must be signed by a lawyer at the Conseil d'Etat and the Cour de cassation.

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Section IIa : Changing the sex indication in civil status records

Article 1055-7

…gistry. Where applicable, the application shall specify whether the application also seeks a change of forenames.The assistance of a lawyer is not compulsory.

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Paragraph 1: Applications

Article 1075-2

The spouses must, at the judge's request, provide evidence of their expenses and resources, in particular by producing income tax returns, tax notices and tax status statements. They must also, at the…

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Chapter Va: Divorce and legal separation by mutual consent by private deed countersigned by lawyers and filed with a notary

Article 1148-2

…expresses his or her wish to be heard by the judge under the conditions provided for in article 388-1 of the Civil Code, the court may be seised in accordance with the procedures set out in articles 1…

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Chapter V: Family proceedings

Article 1136-6

The parties defend themselves. They have the option of being assisted or represented by a lawyer.The case is heard and argued in chambers, after advice from the public prosecutor.The proceedings are o…

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Chapter Va: Divorce and legal separation by mutual consent by private deed countersigned by lawyers and filed with a notary

Article 1144-2

The divorce agreement shall mention, where applicable, that the information provided for in 1° of Article 229-2 of the Civil Code has not been given in the absence of discernment of the minor child co…

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Section I: General provisions

Article 1072-2

As soon as educational assistance proceedings are opened in respect of the minor(s), a copy of the family court judge's decision is sent to the juvenile court judge together with any documents that th…

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Section IIc : Mobile electronic anti-seizure devices for the protection of victims of violence

Article 1136-23

…er accompanied by the obligation to wear an anti-approach electronic bracelet issued in the context of criminal proceedings pursuant to the article 138-3 of the code of criminal procedure or the artic…

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