Divorce: can producing a deceptive honor certificate be punished?

In its response published on June 30, 2020, the department noted that the declaration of honor is an important piece of work when a claim for a compensatory benefit has been made. However, according to the case law, if this certification is not provided, the application remains admissible. The spouse who did not produce it or the spouse who did not claim it cannot accuse the other of harming his or her interests because he or she is not doing so. It is up to each spouse assisted by his or her lawyer to demand this document from the other. The judge may also order the production of that evidence.

Finally, if this statement proves to be untrue, it is possible to appeal for a review of the judgment as provided for in article 595 of the Code of Civil Procedure. In addition, article 441-7 of the Penal Code provides for one year in prison and €15,000 of fine for the issuing of a certificate or certificate stating facts which are materially inaccurate.