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

If approved, the church will be the first to lose its legal status under a civil code violation.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 11, 2023

California civil code dictates that landlords must disclose all repair and cleaning charges, as well as provide tenants with bills and invoices.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 23, 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