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Article 1443 of the French Civil Code

If, through one spouse’s disorderly affairs, maladministration or misconduct, it appears that the maintenance of the community jeopardises the interests of the other spouse, the latter may pursue the separation of property in court.

Any voluntary separation is null and void.

Original in French 🇫🇷
Article 1443

Si, par le désordre des affaires d’un époux, sa mauvaise administration ou son inconduite, il apparaît que le maintien de la communauté met en péril les intérêts de l’autre conjoint, celui-ci peut poursuivre la séparation de biens en justice.

Toute séparation volontaire est nulle.

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