Family Code > CHAPTER EIGHT SETTLEMENT OF DISPUTES ARISING OUT OF MARRIAGE AND IRREGULAR UNION 2

Section 2. Power of the Court.

Article 115. – Existence of Valid Marriage

Only the court is competent to decide whether a marriage has been concluded and whether such marriage is valid.

Article 116. – Irregular Union.

Only the court is competent to decide whether an irregular union has been established between a man and a woman.

Article 117. – Divorce and Its Effects.

Only the court is competent to decide on divorce, decide or approve the effects of divorce in accordance with Article 83 of this Code.

Article 118. – Disputes Arising out of Marriage.

1) Without prejudice to the provisions of Article 117, disputes arising out of marriage shall be decided by arbitrators chosen by the spouses.

2) Any party who is dissatisfied with the decision of arbitrators may appeal to a court having jurisdiction.

3) The court, having examined the petition, may approve, amend or reverse the decision of arbitrators. Such decision of the court shall be final.

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