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I want to divorce (general information)
Divorce may be requested by joint petition (art. 111 CC) when both spouses agree, or by unilateral application after 2 years of separation (art. 114 CC). The joint petition may be with complete agreement (art. 111 CC) or with partial agreement (art. 112 CC). Divorce by petition…
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- CC 114 — Divorce following separation of 2 years
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