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Article 253 of the French Civil Code

When he finally dismisses the divorce application, the judge may rule on the contribution to the marriage expenses, the residence of the family and the terms of the exercise of parental authority.

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Article 254 of the French Civil Code

The judge shall, at the outset of the proceedings, unless the parties or the sole constituted party waive this, hold a hearing at the end of which he shall take the necessary measures to ensure the existence of the spouses and children from the filing of the application for divorce to the date on which the judgment becomes res judicata, taking into consideration any agreements of the spouses.

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Article 255 of the French Civil Code

The judge may in particular: 1° Propose a mediation measure to the spouses, unless violence is alleged by one of the spouses against the other spouse or against the child, or unless one of the spouses has a clear hold over his or her spouse, and, after obtaining their agreement, appoint a family mediator to carry it out ; 2° Enjoin the spouses, unless violence is alleged by one of…

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Article 259 of the French Civil Code

Facts invoked as grounds for divorce or as defences to a claim may be established by any mode of proof, including confession. However, descendants may never be heard on the grievances raised by the spouses.

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Article 259-3 of the French Civil Code

The spouses must communicate with each other and with the judge, as well as with the experts and other persons designated by the judge pursuant to 9° and 10° of Article 255, all information and documents useful for determining benefits and pensions and liquidating the matrimonial property regime. The judge may make any useful enquiries of debtors or those who hold assets on behalf of the spouses without professional secrecy…

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Article 260 of the French Civil Code

The marriage is dissolved: 1° By the divorce agreement concluded by private deed countersigned by lawyers, on the date on which it becomes enforceable; 2° By the decision granting the divorce, on the date on which it becomes res judicata.

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Article 262 of the French Civil Code

The divorce agreement or judgment may be relied on as against third parties, as regards the property of the spouses, from the day on which the formalities of mention in the margin prescribed by the rules of civil status have been completed.

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