France
In order to procure a divorce in France according to the Civil Code
(Section VI: "Of Divorce"), married couples can only obtain a divorce
when both parties consent, when the couple has lived separately for six
years, or by fault (i.e. adultery). A couple that wishes to divorce must
petition a judge to procure legal divorce. Upon completion, the judge
may call for certain actions of behalf of each party, for example, the
delivery of belongings to the respective party or for the division of
property. To be remarried after a divorce, a woman must wait 300 days,
in order to watch for pregnancy. Also, compensatory benefits may be paid
to the divorcee if the judge sees need. A divorcee may also receive
payments, similar to alimony until they procure another marriage.