Official questionExamen Civique
Est-il toujours possible de divorcer ?
Is it always possible to get divorced?
Correct answer
Oui, chacun des deux époux peut demander le divorce, même sans faute de l'autre
Yes, either spouse can ask for a divorce, even without fault by the other
Why
Freedom to divorce is part of individual freedoms: divorce can be by mutual consent, accepted, for fault, or after a definitive breakdown of the marriage (one year of separation). Wife and husband have exactly the same rights. From the official carte de résident knowledge-question list.
Answer choices
- ANon, seul le mari peut demander le divorceNo, only the husband can ask for a divorce
- BNon, il faut l'accord des deux famillesNo, both families must agree
- COui, chacun des deux époux peut demander le divorce, même sans faute de l'autreYes, either spouse can ask for a divorce, even without fault by the other
- DNon, le divorce n'est possible qu'après vingt ans de mariageNo, divorce is only possible after twenty years of marriage