Unregistered partnerships (cohabitation) are recognised by Art. 515-8 CC but are not regulated.

Registered partnerships (civil partnerships - French PACS) are regulated by Art. 515-1 CC et seqq. These partnerships are availableto same-sex (as well as opposite-sex) couples.

Civil partners are jointly and severally liable for debts contracted by one of the partners for "everyday needs" (Art. 515-4 CC).

Each partner remains free to administer his or her property and remains liable for his or her personal debts. Property for which ownership is not established is presumed to be jointly owned (Art. 515-5 CC). Partners may also stipulate that property acquired during the partnership is jointly owned (Art. 515-5-1 CC).

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