Women in Divorce in Geneva and France There are two different points when looking at the subject of divorce in Geneva and France. The first point would be trying to establish a reason for divorce in Geneva and France. Secondly, looking at how women were treated when accused of being the guilty party when a case of divorce was brought forth in Geneva and France. This includes taking a look at the ramifications of a …
showed first 75 words of 1514 total

showed last 75 words of 1514 total
…the men kept the dowry if the two had no children. If the two gave birth to any offspring, the family kept the dowry. In Geneva, women were also able to bring charges of adultery against men or file for separation from their significant other. In France, women were not able to bring charges of adultery against men for the purpose of divorce. In France, no man was ever convicted of adultery. In Geneva divorce