Everyday Law · Cour de cassation
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AI illustrationA man appealed his divorce after he passed away. Can the court still decide?
Your callCan the court still decide the divorce case even though one spouse has died?
TL;DR
- 1A man filed for divorce but died before the court made a final ruling.
- 2His wife, the defendant, was awarded spousal support in the initial decision.
- 3The court has to decide if the appeal can proceed after his death.


