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Article 338-4 of the French Code of civil procedure

When the request is made by the minor, the refusal to hear the minor can only be based on his or her lack of discernment or on the fact that the proceedings do not concern him or her.

When the request is made by the parties, the hearing may also be refused if the judge does not consider it necessary for the resolution of the dispute or if it appears to be contrary to the interests of the minor child.

The minor and the parties are notified of the refusal by any means. In all cases, the reasons for the refusal are stated in the decision on the merits.

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Article 338-4

Lorsque la demande est formée par le mineur, le refus d’audition ne peut être fondé que sur son absence de discernement ou sur le fait que la procédure ne le concerne pas.


Lorsque la demande est formée par les parties, l’audition peut également être refusée si le juge ne l’estime pas nécessaire à la solution du litige ou si elle lui paraît contraire à l’intérêt de l’enfant mineur.


Le mineur et les parties sont avisés du refus par tout moyen. Dans tous les cas, les motifs du refus sont mentionnés dans la décision au fond.

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