The French civil legislation is established under a set of rules of laws and codes, which are applicable throughout the country’s territory; differences may appear in the legal provisions of civil legislation when referring to the country’s regions.
French civil law is a collection of laws addressing issues related to the rights and obligations of individuals, family laws, personal assets, contractual relations, and extra-contractual civil responsibility.
French civil legislation is prescribed under the French Civil Code, a rule of law that was established under Napoleon Bonaparte in 1804. This code defines the main legal regulations and the manner in which such laws are applied, along with other relevant legal aspects.
French civil legislation also relates to employment and social matters, regulating the relationship between various branches of law.
The legal definition of a French citizen, the statute of foreigners, the civil personality, and the distinction between natural persons and legal entities, such as French companies and businesses;
The Requirements for Concluding a Marriage in France, the Rights and Duties of the Spouses, the Nullity of Marriage, Its Dissolution, and the Legal Effects of Separation and Divorce;
Parent-Child Relations, Parental Authority, and the Legal Representation of Children in France;
Issues Related to Guardianship, the Judicial Defender, Legal Custody, and the Provisions of the Power of Attorney in France;
The classification of property, the right of accession, the special properties and the acquisition and effects of possession and the property registry in France;
The General Provisions of French Contracts, Their Validity, Effectiveness and Nullity, the Obligations of Partners, and the Legal Obligations Within a Contract;
Our French lawyers can provide clients with a wide range of legal services and representation on any matter related to civil law.
The French Civil Code describes the legal meaning of business formats in France. This definition is prescribed by the relevant articles of the Civil Code, stating that a legal entity can be a corporation, a foundation, or an association which is incorporated in France following the applicable legislation on the matter.
Such entities can be of private or public interest, and their legal capacity is established by the statutory documents required for each legal entity (the articles of association in the case of a limited liability company or the partnership agreement in the case of partnerships or associations).
What You Should Know When Purchasing a Property in France
Non-French citizens can purchase properties in France, and numerous investors have already done so. There may be visa or residency requirements to consider, but our trained associates can walk you through all these details.
The French Civil Code applies to property purchases in France, including purchase, sale, and lease contracts signed for newly constructed and resale real estate properties.
This area of legality can be complex, but our French lawyers can guide you through all the difficulties.
French civil law is applied throughout the entire territory of France. However, there are regions with specific local regulations that may apply to certain legal issues.
Our French lawyers will explain the rules that must be respected and can provide legal assistance for any aspect of your property purchase.
If you need legal assistance for your business in France, or legal representation regarding family matters, inheritance rules, or property issues, consider contacting our French Law Services.
The team can provide legal representation in front of French courts on any litigation case concerning the rights of an individual.
Detailed information about individual legal provisions of civil law are available from our French Law office. Contact: Law Office France
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