Article 327 of the French Civil Code
November 8, 2023
Paternity outside marriage may be judicially declared. The action to establish paternity is reserved for the child.
Paternity outside marriage may be judicially declared. The action to establish paternity is reserved for the child.
The parent, even if a minor, in respect of whom filiation is established has, during the minority of the child, sole standing to bring an action to establish maternity or paternity. If no parent-child relationship is established or if that parent is deceased or unable to express his or her will, the action shall be brought by the guardian in accordance with the provisions of the second paragraph of Article…
Where the presumption of paternity has been set aside pursuant to Article 313, each of the spouses may request, during the child’s minority, that its effects be re-established by proving that the husband is the father. The action is open to the child during the ten years following his majority.
Possession of status may be established, at the request of any person having an interest therein, within ten years of its cessation or the death of the alleged parent.
Where an action is brought under this section, the court shall decide, where appropriate, on the exercise of parental authority, the contribution to the maintenance and education of the child and the attribution of the name.
Maternity may be contested by reporting proof that the mother did not give birth to the child. Paternity may be contested by reporting proof that the husband or the author of the acknowledgement is not the father.
Where possession of status is in accordance with the title, only the child, one of his father and mother or the person claiming to be the real parent may bring an action. The action is time-barred after five years from the day on which possession of status ceased or from the death of the parent whose parent-child relationship is disputed. No one, with the exception of the public prosecutor, may…
In the absence of possession of status in accordance with the title, the action to contest may be brought by any person who has an interest therein within the period provided for in Article 321.
Filiation established by possession of status established by a notarial act may be contested by any person who has an interest in doing so by producing evidence to the contrary, within a period of ten years from the issue of the act.
Legally established filiation may be challenged by the public prosecutor if evidence drawn from the records themselves makes it implausible or in the event of fraud against the law.
Our French business lawyers are here to help.
We offer a FREE evaluation of your case.
Call us at +33 (0) 1 84 88 31 00 or send us an email.
is a Registered Trademark of
PETROFF LAW FIRM (SELARL LEGASTRAT)
182, rue de Rivoli
75001, Paris France
RCS Paris n°814433470
Paris Bar Registration n° (Toque) C2396
is a Registered Trademark of
PETROFF LAW FIRM (SELARL LEGASTRAT)
182, rue de Rivoli
75001, Paris France
RCS Paris n°814433470
Paris Bar Registration n° (Toque) C2396
Resources
is a Registered Trademark of
PETROFF LAW FIRM (SELARL LEGASTRAT)
182, rue de Rivoli
75001, Paris France
RCS Paris n°814433470
Paris Bar Registration n° (Toque) C2396
Useful links
Our French business lawyers are here to help.
We offer a FREE evaluation of your case.
Call +33 (0) 1 84 88 31 00 or send us an email.
All information exchanged through this website will be communicated to lawyers registered with a French Bar and will remain confidential.
