Renouncing an inheritance: what are the consequences?

Civil law, Family law

Estimated reading time (in minutes) The Court of Cassation recently provided details on the transmission of the renounced inheritance. According to the court judgment, if the estate was opened after January 1, 2007, an heir who renounces his share will pass it on to...

Family law: a spouse cannot challenge a change of matrimonial regime that he has previously accepted!

Family law

Estimated reading time (in minutes) Conjugal consent According to the Court of Cassation, a spouse cannot challenge a change of matrimonial regime that he has previously accepted, unless he can invoke fraud or a lack of consent. The mere fact that the new regime may...

Holographic wills

Civil law, Family law

Estimated reading time (in minutes) Holograph Wills  By understanding the essential requirements and following recommended practices, individuals can ensure the validity and enforceability of their holograph wills . Seeking advice from a legal professional when...

Reminder on the responsibility of parents and employers when stopping the services of a childminder

Family law

Estimated reading time (in minutes) In a recent case, the Court of Cassation stressed the importance of informing a childminder in advance when a parent no longer wishes to use her services. This notification must be sent by registered letter with acknowledgment of...

Joint suretyship and involvement of marital property

Family law

Estimated reading time (in minutes) According to article 1415 of the Civil Code , the spouses can only pledge or loan their own property and income, unless they have obtained the express consent of the other spouse. The consent of one of the spouses does not bind his...

Sex Change Criteria

Civil law, Civil law, Family law, Non classifié(e)

Estimated reading time (in minutes) Conditions for Sex Change in Civil Status To be able to request a sex change on your birth certificate, you must justify the irreversible nature of the visible physical transformations. This is what the Court of Cassation has just...