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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Sub-section I: Disputes raised before the judicial tribunal or the court of appeal.

Article 308

It is up to the judge to admit or reject the disputed deed in the light of the evidence available to him.If necessary the judge orders, on the forgery, all necessary investigative measures and is proc…

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Chapter II: Forgery of authentic instruments.

Article 303

The registration of forgery against an authentic instrument gives rise to communication to the public prosecutor.

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Subsection II: Forgery as a principal claim.

Article 302

If the defendant does not appear or declares that he wishes to use the disputed writing, the procedure shall be as set out in Articles 287 to 295.

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French Civil CodeIn force
Section 2: Proof of nationality before the courts

Article 30

The burden of proof, in matters of French nationality, lies with the person whose nationality is in question. However, this burden falls on the person who disputes the French nationality of an individ…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Section 2: Consequences of legal separation

Article 302

Separation from bed and board always entails separation from property. As regards property, the date on which legal separation takes effect is determined in accordance with the provisions of articles…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Section 2: Consequences of legal separation

Article 304

Subject to the provisions of this section, the consequences of legal separation shall be governed by the same rules as the consequences of divorce set out in Chapter III above.

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French Civil CodeIn force
Section 3: Termination of legal separation

Article 308

As a result of the conversion, the cause of the legal separation becomes the cause of the divorce; the attribution of wrongs is not altered. The judge determines the consequences of the divorce. Benef…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Section 3: Termination of legal separation

Article 306

At the request of one of the spouses, a judgment of legal separation is converted ipso jure into a judgment of divorce when the legal separation has lasted two years.

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French Civil CodeIn force
Section 3: Termination of legal separation

Article 305

Voluntary resumption of cohabitation puts an end to legal separation. To be enforceable against third parties, it must either be recorded in a notarial deed or be the subject of a declaration to the c…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Chapter V: Conflict of laws relating to divorce and legal separation

Article 309

Divorce and legal separation are governed by French law: - where both spouses are of French nationality; - where both spouses are domiciled on French territory; - where no foreign law recognises juris…

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