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Is it always possible to get a divorce?
An official question of the French civic exam, with its answer and the official text that proves it, in French and English.
Multi-year residence permit no. 96, Resident card no. 94
Est-il toujours possible de divorcer ?
Is it always possible to get a divorce?
Answer. Yes, either spouse can request a divorce, even without fault on the other's part.
Oui, chaque époux peut demander le divorce, même sans faute de l'autre.
In France, no one is required to stay married. Divorce is a right for women as much as for men, and there is no need to prove fault.
The official text that proves it
« La liberté conjugale permet aussi à chaque conjoint de mettre fin à l’union (concubinage, PACS ou mariage) dans laquelle elle est engagée : le divorce met fin au mariage, sans avoir besoin d’une faute ; »
Marital freedom also allows each partner to end the union (cohabitation, civil partnership or marriage) they are in. Divorce ends a marriage, with no need for fault.
In French, with its English meaning. read the official sheet
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