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Divorce by mutual consent: the

📅 Décision du 19 June 2025⚖️ Tribunal judiciaire de Paris

The 2017 reform removed the judge's intervention for divorce by mutual consent.


Reference decision: Judicial Court of Paris • Case No. RG-52164 • 2025-06-19



This decision provides important insight into your family and property rights. Here is what it changes for you.


The situation


The 2017 reform removed the judge's intervention for divorce by mutual consent.


What the law says


This decision confirms the fundamental principles of property law.


Key points



  • Strictly observe the legal time limits for appeals

  • Keep all your supporting documents (titles, deeds, correspondence)

  • Anticipate: preventive advice is always cheaper than litigation


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Informations juridiques

  • Numéro: RG-52164
  • Juridiction: Tribunal judiciaire de Paris
  • Date de décision: 19 juin 2025

Mots-clés

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Cas d'usage pratiques

1

Divorcing couple with shared flat

Sophie and Marc, married for 10 years, own a flat in Lyon (Lyon) worth €250,000. They divorce by mutual consent in 2025, but disagree on who keeps the property and how to split the mortgage payments made during marriage.

Application pratique:

This case law confirms that even without a judge, the 2017 reform requires strict adherence to time limits for property division. They must formalise the asset split in a notarised deed within one year of the divorce becoming final. Act now: consult a notary to draft a liquidation agreement, and keep all bank statements showing who paid what.

2

Landlord missing appeal deadline

Gérard, a landlord in Marseille (Marseille), receives a notice from his tenant claiming defective plumbing caused €8,000 damage. The tenant obtained a court order for compensation, but Gérard forgot to file an appeal within the 15-day legal limit.

Application pratique:

The decision stresses strict observance of legal time limits. Gérard lost his right to appeal because he missed the deadline. To avoid this, set calendar reminders for all court deadlines and keep proof of receipt of decisions. Preventive advice: always consult a lawyer immediately after receiving any court document.

3

Co-owners dispute over repairs

In a Paris (Paris) co-ownership, two owners (Marie and Paul) fight over unpaid charges for a €20,000 roof repair. The syndic ignored documents from Paul showing a payment receipt.

Application pratique:

The case law emphasises keeping all supporting documents. Paul must retain his payment receipt and any correspondence with the syndic. He should send a registered letter with proof of payment to enforce his rights. Preventive advice: join the co-ownership board to monitor expenses and avoid disputes escalating to court.

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Maître Bruno Perucca — Avocat au Barreau de Grasse, Docteur en Droit, spécialisé en droit de la famille et du patrimoine. Chaque article de ce magazine est rédigé à partir de l'analyse d'une décision de jurisprudence réelle, commentée et mise en perspective par Maître Bruno Perucca.

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