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Separation: the legal status of pets remains unclear after ten years

Article 515-14 of the Civil Code has recognized animals as sentient beings since 2016.

Published 7sem1 sourceupdated 4j
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However, they remain subject to property law in family disputes after separation.

Family court judges decide on a case-by-case basis, without a clear legal framework.

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Ce flou juridique persistant montre les limites de la reconnaissance de la sensibilité animale en droit français. Il pose des difficultés pratiques pour les couples séparés, contraints de négocier ou de saisir la justice sans garantie de solution équitable.

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