1.3.3 Divorce and Separation

• When was divorce first legalized in France?

  1792
• Divorce laws in France were abolished in 1816
• The divorce process in France was simplified in 2004.
• Which legal document governs divorce in France?

  Civil Code
• Divorce in France can be obtained in four main ways
• Match the type of divorce with its description:

  Mutual Consent ↔️ Both parties agree to terms

  Acceptance ↔️ One spouse accepts divorce principle

  Fault Grounds ↔️ Based on marital misconduct

  Alteration of Conjugal Bond ↔️ Due to separation period
• Divorce by mutual consent requires judicial intervention if no children are involved.

  False
• What is an example of marital misconduct that can serve as fault grounds for divorce?

  Adultery
• Divorce by alteration of conjugal bond requires a minimum period of separation
• What is the purpose of separation in French law?

  Formal arrangement to live apart
• Societal attitudes toward divorce in France have become more liberal over time.
• Which type of divorce requires both parties to agree and has minimal judicial involvement if no children are involved?

  Mutual Consent
• When dealing with children, divorce by alteration of conjugal bond must consider their best interests
• What are two key factors affected by divorce in France?

  Children's well-being and family dynamics
• In a divorce by mutual consent, there is less conflict and a smoother transition
• A divorce by mutual consent may require an adjustment period for family dynamics.
• What impact does a divorce on fault grounds typically have on children?

  Can be more contentious
• A divorce by alteration of conjugal bond can lead to more independent living
• The effects of divorce in France are consistent across all types of divorce.

  False
• Why does a divorce by mutual consent often result in a smoother transition for children?

  Parents agree on terms
• Match the type of divorce with its characteristics:

  Mutual Consent ↔️ Less conflict and cooperative co-parenting

  Fault Grounds ↔️ More contentious and increased tension

  Conjugal Bond Alteration ↔️ Varies depending on circumstances
• Arrange the trends in divorce rates in France by period from the 1960s to the 2020s:

  1️⃣ 1960s: Approximately 50 divorces per 1000 marriages

  2️⃣ 1980s: Approximately 300 divorces per 1000 marriages

  3️⃣ 2000s: Approximately 380 divorces per 1000 marriages

  4️⃣ 2020s: Approximately 330 divorces per 1000 marriages
• What was the aim of the 2004 divorce reforms in France?

  To simplify the process
• How many types of divorce are governed by the French Civil Code?

  Four
• Match the type of divorce with its characteristics:

  Mutual Consent ↔️ Requires agreement from both parties

  Fault Grounds ↔️ Based on misconduct by one spouse

  Conjugal Bond Alteration ↔️ Occurs when spouses have lived apart
• What legal document governs divorce types in France?

  Civil Code
• The French term for 'Divorce by Mutual Consent' is consentement
• Match the type of divorce with its grounds:

  Divorce by Mutual Consent ↔️ None needed

  Divorce on Fault Grounds ↔️ Adultery, abuse

  Divorce by Alteration of Conjugal Bond ↔️ Breakdown of marriage
• Separation in France requires spouses to live apart but remain married.
• Arrange the key drivers of divorce rate trends in France in chronological order:

  1️⃣ Simplification of divorce laws in 1975

  2️⃣ Increasing acceptance of divorce

  3️⃣ Economic independence for women
• What was the approximate divorce rate per 1000 marriages in the 1960s in France?

  $\approx 50$
• Divorce rates in France peaked during the 2000s
• The 2004 divorce reforms in France contributed to peak divorce rates in the late 2000s.
• Match the type of divorce with its likely impact on co-parenting:

  Divorce by Mutual Consent ↔️ High cooperation

  Divorce on Fault Grounds ↔️ Low cooperation, conflict

  Divorce by Alteration of Conjugal Bond ↔️ Can be challenging
• Support systems for divorced individuals in France include legal assistance, psychological counseling, and financial aid