Cap. 12 Art. 470Procedure in matters of voluntary jurisdiction.

(1) Saving the provisions of article 489 of this Code and of article 37 of the Civil Code, any demand for any authorization or leave to enter into or make any contract or disposition in respect of which the law requires a previous authorization or leave, or for any other order or direction in civil matters of voluntary jurisdiction, shall be made to a section of the Civil Court as may be prescribed by regulations.

(2) Such application shall be signed by the applicant himself or by an advocate, notary, or legal procurator.