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Article 1143 of the French Code of civil procedure

Where the parents seek approval of their agreement pursuant to article 373-2-7 of the Civil Code, the matter shall be referred to the court by joint application.

He may not alter the terms of the agreement submitted to him.

He shall rule on the application without debate, unless he deems it necessary to hear the parties.

If the application is granted, any interested party may refer the matter to the judge who made the decision.

An appeal may be lodged against a decision refusing to approve the agreement. This appeal is lodged by filing a declaration with the registry of the Court of Appeal. It is judged in accordance with the informal procedure.

Original in French 🇫🇷
Article 1143
Lorsque les parents sollicitent l’homologation de leur convention en application de l’article 373-2-7 du code civil, le juge est saisi par requête conjointe.


Il ne peut modifier les termes de la convention qui lui est soumise.


Il statue sur la requête sans débat, à moins qu’il n’estime nécessaire d’entendre les parties.


S’il est fait droit à la requête, tout intéressé peut en référer au juge qui a rendu la décision.


La décision qui refuse d’homologuer la convention peut faire l’objet d’un appel. Cet appel est formé par déclaration au greffe de la cour d’appel. Il est jugé selon la procédure gracieuse.

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