There are dates that become key. Marriage between people of the same sex authorized by law since May 17, 2013. The extension of the legal period for abortion from 12 to 14 weeks adopted by the law of March 2, 2022. From now on, the simplification of the change procedure of name to the town hall, which was introduced into the Civil Code by the law of March 2, 2022. It has been in force since March 1, 2022.is July.
At the town hall of Thionville, 35 name change files were in progress as of July 19. “Last year, we had 17 cases,” says Pierre Alix, deputy mayor for civil status and services to the population, an increase of more than 100% in just three weeks.
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98% of name changes from father to mother
This simplification is a relief. According to Pierre Alix, 98% of name changes are from the father to the mother, several files of which relate to “difficult life courses”.
Augustin, Mosellan, wishes to add the name of his mother. “I think I’m the product of two people and I think it’s important to remember that. Also, my mother has an Italian name, my father’s name is French. The mix of the two suits me a little more about my identity and who I am. »
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A month of reflection
The procedures were long and costly. It required the agreement of the Ministry of Justice, to publish an advertisement in the Official Journal and to fulfill at least one criterion – surname causing harm, the desire to Frenchify one’s patronymic… The victims of incestuous acts could follow the steps, often by vain.
From now on, you can take your mother’s name or add it to your surname, without justification, once in your life. “You have to make a declaration to the civil status. Then we leave you a month to reflect. We call you after a month, if you confirm your request, we draw up a civil status document, ”explains Pierre Alix.
Children under 13 take the new name automatically, those over 13 must give their consent.
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