1. Ordinary Law of Civil Procedure

In principle, in accordance with Article 579 of the Code of Civil Procedure, an appeal to the Court of Cassation does not have a suspensive effect as it is an extraordinary remedy. However, this principle has exceptions provided by law in matters of divorce (Articles 1086 and 1087 CPC), declaration of absence (Article 1069 CPC), nationality (Article 1045 CPC), or the opening of a higher education …