Call Us + 33 1 84 88 31 00

Article 245 of the French Civil Code

The faults of the spouse who initiated the divorce do not prevent his or her application from being examined; they may, however, remove from the facts of which he or she accuses his or her spouse the character of seriousness that would have made them grounds for divorce.

These faults may also be invoked by the other spouse in support of a counterclaim for divorce. If both applications are granted, the divorce is granted on the basis of shared fault.

Even in the absence of a counterclaim, the divorce may be granted on the basis of shared fault on the part of both spouses if the debates reveal fault on the part of both.

Original in French 🇫🇷
Article 245

Les fautes de l’époux qui a pris l’initiative du divorce n’empêchent pas d’examiner sa demande ; elles peuvent, cependant, enlever aux faits qu’il reproche à son conjoint le caractère de gravité qui en aurait fait une cause de divorce.

Ces fautes peuvent aussi être invoquées par l’autre époux à l’appui d’une demande reconventionnelle en divorce. Si les deux demandes sont accueillies, le divorce est prononcé aux torts partagés.

Même en l’absence de demande reconventionnelle, le divorce peut être prononcé aux torts partagés des deux époux si les débats font apparaître des torts à la charge de l’un et de l’autre.

Need help with this article? Get help from a French lawyer

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.

Useful links

You have a question in French Business Law?

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.