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Is it always possible to divorce?
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Correct answer: Yes, without needing any fault. Yes, divorce ends the marriage without needing a fault. Each spouse is free to end the union. Source: the Ministry of the Interior sheet “Les libertés au sein du couple” (in French). The other three choices are explained below.
Sources: Sheet “Les libertés au sein du couple” (French), read on 21 October 2026. Answer written by Hexaciv from this source. Hexaciv is an independent preparation tool. It is not an official website, is not linked to any government body and does not give legal advice. The authoritative source is the Ministry of the Interior's, cited on this page.
The four choices and why
- ✓ Yes, without needing any faultOui, chacun peut divorcer sans fauteCorrect answer. Yes, divorce ends the marriage without needing a fault. Each spouse is free to end the union.
- ✗ No, the other person must have done something wrongNon, il faut une faute de l'autre personneDivorce is possible without a fault.
- ✗ No, the family must agreeNon, il faut l'accord de la familleEach spouse is free to end the marriage.
- ✗ No, only if the couple has no childNon, seulement si le couple n'a pas d'enfantThis option does not match what the sheet says: marital freedom lets each spouse end the union.
How it reads on exam day
The exam is in French, so this is the question you will see: « Est-il toujours possible de divorcer ? ». Learn the English idea above and the French words in the options.
This question is on the official list for the resident card (CR) and for the multi-year residence card (CSP). The Ministry's wording: “Est-il toujours possible de divorcer ?”.
Where the Ministry explains it
Sheet “Les libertés au sein du couple” (French).
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