civil code

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The Minister for EU Integration, Taras Kachka, said a vast majority of the new civil code posed no issues but acknowledged "very serious questions regarding family law."

From Barron's • May 17, 2026

Currently, the French civil code defines the duties of marriage as "respect, fidelity, support and assistance," and it says that couples commit themselves to a "community of living".

From BBC • Jan. 29, 2026

The Fresno County Superior Court ruled deputies violated the Bane Act, a civil code meant to protect against threats, intimidation, an inference of threat or coercion.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2025

The company, citing Dutch civil code, noted that the vote is advisory and not binding.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 15, 2022

Much of Jordan’s civil code was based on Islamic law.

From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John