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Marriage is a legal action through which couples engage in sharing their lives and in contributing to household chores while remaining submitted, notably to the laws of familial patrimony. Unlike unwed couples, married couples have successorial duty and can inherit from one another in the absence of a will.
Married couples can choose the matrimonial regime that will shape their union. Couples have two choices; The regime of the partnership of acquests or the regime of separation as to property. For more details about the matrimonial regime you can take a look at our section “legal information”.
It is by the writing of an authenticated contract of marriage, adapted to the couple's situation, that the choice of a matrimonial regime can be made. It is also in that contract that couples agree, in advance, to the consequences of a rupture. So it is of primary importance that the contract be written in precise terms, by a competent and professional notary, who can guide and advise them during their reflection.
In conclusion, even though no newlyweds think of a possible rupture, they are aware that such an event can occur and it is important to know that a marriage cannot be dissolved without a court judgment. And, contrary to civil union a marriage cannot be dissolved by a notary. However, in regards to marriage, a judicial separation can be obtained. It is not possible to obtain such a judgement with civil union.
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