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Article 1414 of the French Civil Code

The earnings and wages of a spouse may only be seized by his or her spouse’s creditors if the obligation was incurred for the maintenance of the household or the education of the children, in accordance with Article 220.

When earnings and wages are paid into a current or deposit account, these may only be seized under conditions defined by decree.

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Article 1414

Les gains et salaires d’un époux ne peuvent être saisis par les créanciers de son conjoint que si l’obligation a été contractée pour l’entretien du ménage ou l’éducation des enfants, conformément à l’article 220.

Lorsque les gains et salaires sont versés à un compte courant ou de dépôt, ceux-ci ne peuvent être saisis que dans les conditions définies par décret.

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