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French Civil CodeIn force
Chapter I: Parental authority over the person of the child

Article 371-4

Children have the right to maintain personal relations with their ascendants. Only the interests of the child may prevent the exercise of this right.If it is in the child's interests, the family court…

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Chapter III: Emancipation

Article 413-3

A minor left without father or mother may in the same way be emancipated at the request of the family council.

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Chapter III: Emancipation

Article 413-7

An emancipated minor ceases to be under the authority of his father and mother. The latter are not automatically liable, in their sole capacity as father or mother, for any damage he may cause to othe…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Section 3: Intervention by the guardianship judge

Article 387-4

In the course of its supervision under Articles 387-1 and 387-3, the judge may ask the legal administrator for an inventory of the minor's assets to be sent to him or her, as well as an updated invent…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Chapter III: Emancipation

Article 413-2

A minor, even an unmarried one, may be emancipated when he or she reaches the age of sixteen. After hearing the minor, this emancipation will be pronounced, if there are just grounds, by the guardians…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Section 1: Provisions independent of protective measures

Article 414-3

Anyone who has caused damage to others while under the influence of a mental disorder is no less obliged to make reparation.

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Chapter V: Intercountry adoption, conflicts of law and the effect in France of adoptions granted abroad

Article 370-4

The effects of an adoption granted in France are those of French law.

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French Civil CodeIn force
Paragraph 3: The tutor

Article 408-1

The property or rights of a minor may not be transferred to a trust.

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French Civil CodeIn force
Chapter III: Emancipation

Article 413-5

The account of the administration, where applicable, or of the guardianship is rendered to the emancipated minor under the conditions provided for respectively by articles 387-5 et 514.

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French Civil CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Common provisions

Article 477-1

The future protection mandate is published by an entry in a special register, the procedures and access to which are regulated by decree in the Conseil d'Etat.

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