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THE FAMILY 69
75 A matrimonial agreement must be attested to, on pain of
absolute nullity, by a notarial deed en minute before the
marriage is solemnized.
A change made in a matrimonial agreement before the
solemnization of the marriage must be attested to, on pain of
absolute nullity, by a deed made in like form, in the presence
and with the consent of all those whose rights are affected by
the change.
For a modification or suppression of a gift made to
children to be born, such children are represented by the
future consorts.
76 During their marriage, consorts may change their
matrimonial regime and any stipulation made in their matrimonial
agreement and make any change respecting a gift or
the status of specific property, provided the change does not
compromise the interests of the family or the rights of their
creditors.
Gifts made in marriage contracts, including those made
in contemplation of death, may be changed even if they are
stipulated as irrevocable, provided the consent of those who
accepted the gifts or that of their representatives is obtained.
77 The agreements made between consorts under the
preceding article must be attested to, on pain of absolute
nullity, by a notarial deed en minute, and homologated by the
court of their common domicile or of the domicile of either
consort.
78 An act made under Articles 75 and 77 has effect with
respect to third parties, but only after a notice is caused to be
registered by the parties in the central register of matrimonial
regimes.