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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

Les faits invoqués en tant que causes de divorce ou comme défenses à une demande peuvent être établis par tout mode de preuve, y compris l’aveu. Toutefois, les descendants ne peuvent jamais être entendus sur les griefs invoqués par les époux.

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