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Article 1200-5 of the French Code of civil procedure

The recipient of family benefits may choose a lawyer or ask the judge to appoint one for him or her. The requested appointment must be made within eight days of the request.

The interested party is reminded of his right to be assisted by a lawyer at the first hearing.

Original in French 🇫🇷
Article 1200-5

L’allocataire ou l’attributaire des prestations familiales peut choisir un avocat ou demander au juge que le bâtonnier lui en désigne un d’office. La désignation demandée doit intervenir dans les huit jours de la demande.


Le droit d’être assisté par un avocat est rappelé à l’intéressé lors de la première audience.

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