Call Us + 33 1 84 88 31 00

Article 247 of the French Civil Code

The spouses may, at any time during the proceedings:

1° Divorce by mutual consent by private-signature deed countersigned by lawyers, filed with a notary;

2° In the case provided for in 1° of Article 229-2, ask the judge to record their agreement to have the divorce by mutual consent granted by presenting him or her with an agreement settling the consequences of the divorce.

Original in French 🇫🇷
Article 247

Les époux peuvent, à tout moment de la procédure :

1° Divorcer par consentement mutuel par acte sous signature privée contresigné par avocats, déposé au rang des minutes d’un notaire ;

2° Dans le cas prévu au 1° de l’article 229-2, demander au juge de constater leur accord pour voir prononcer le divorce par consentement mutuel en lui présentant une convention réglant les conséquences de celui-ci.

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.