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DIVORCE & SEPARATION
Conditional order
A conditional order is a legal document issued by a court outlining specific conditions that must be fulfilled before a final decision or decree is granted. It is commonly used in legal systems like those in England and other Common Law jurisdictions. Conditional orders are particularly prevalent in divorce cases, where they represent an intermediate stage confirming that the applicant is entitled to a divorce but must meet certain requirements before finalizing the process.
Ex-partner is refusing to leave the family home
When getting a divorce, spouses stop living together.
Most of the time, it’s a normal breakup process.
However, sometimes a partner refuses to leave the family home. This situation can become quickly tricky and also can lead to domestic violence.
Separation agreement lawyer
A separation agreement is a legal document that outlines the terms and conditions under which a couple agrees to live apart without immediately divorcing or dissolving their marriage. These agreements address key issues such as property division, child custody, spousal maintenance, and financial responsibilities.
While not as final as divorce, a separation agreement can be a crucial tool for couples who wish to define their rights and obligations during separation time. The legal frameworks surrounding separation agreements vary significantly between the UK and France.
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CHILD LAW
Fertility lawyer
Fertility lawyers play a crucial role in guiding individuals and couples through the legal complexities of fertility treatment in France. They offer legal advice, draft contracts, and ensure compliance with regulations, protecting the rights and interests of their clients.
International child law
International child law is a dynamic and vital field of law that addresses the rights, protection, and welfare of children across international borders. In an increasingly globalized world, families are more mobile, and cross-border interactions are commonplace, leading to a rise in complex legal issues concerning children. These can include international child abduction, custody disputes, intercountry adoption, trafficking, and exploitation.
Third party and grandparents rights
When families break down, a minor can find himself in a middle of conflicts and distanced from their relatives and siblings such as the grandparents.
Parents have parental responsibility for their child(ren) opposed to grandparents who don’t automatically have parental responsibility and they are referred as third parties.
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Criminal family law
Appealing a decree absolute
Appealing a decree absolute can be a complex, emotionally challenging, and financially taxing process.
It is a formal legal procedure that takes place in the Court of Appeal and requires strict adherence to the rules, often necessitating the expertise of a lawyer.
The decision to appeal should not be taken lightly, as it can have significant consequences on your divorce proceedings. If you are considering appealing a decree absolute, it is crucial to contact our firm for legal assistance.
Nursing home abuse
Nursing home and elder abuse statistics in France for 2022 shows that 1 in 6 older adults (over 60s) has already experienced abuse and the numbers are on the rise.
Elderly abuse and neglect can take many forms. Nursing home abuse can have devastating emotional, physical and financial effects on older individuals.
Very often, nursing home and elder abuse happen in long-term care or other care facilities but also within their home.
Child Neglect
For some parents it may be difficult to care of a minor child. There are many forms of neglect, and it can happen at any age. Parents can’t provide for or meet a child’s basic needs and it includes food, clothing, medical care or supervision.
Sometimes a parent might not be aware that they can’t meet a child’s needs or don’t simply have the skills necessary for good parenting. For them, the child is not in danger. Legally speaking, it doesn’t matter if they are aware or not that they are neglecting their child(ren).
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Financial matters
Marriage lawyer
In today’s globalized world, the boundaries of love and partnership extend far beyond national borders, leading to a growing phenomenon of international marriage. For French citizens, the prospect of marrying someone from another country brings both excitement and challenges, as they embark on a journey that transcends cultural, legal, and logistical boundaries.
Spousal maintenance payments tax
For a complete guide about spousal maintenance payments are deductible or considered as income in France, we invite you to read this article.
Spoual maintenance definition: Spousal maintenance is a payment paid by a spouse to the other spouse if a spouse doesn’t have enough income after you’re separated from the other.
In France, there are 2 types of spousal maintenance: spousal maintenance before being legally divorced and spousal maintenance after being legally divorced, so after the final order has been served.
High net worth divorce
Divorcing is financial and time consuming and is also emotionally difficult.
In France, high net worth divorces are more complex due to the nature and size of the assets but also depending on the matrimonial property regime chosen in the first place.
Moreover, in a high net worth divorce, spouses have become used to a high standard of living too and their needs and expectations are thus different to a standard divorce.
As the expectations are higher, disputes can also be more important.
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LEGACY
International inheritance
Definition
International inheritance
Inheritance is the process by which the ownership of a deceased person’s property and assets (testator) is transferred to their heirs.
When it comes to legacy and the share of assets, as each country has its own laws and regulations, international inheritance requires legal advice.
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How to contest a will
Will definition
A will, also known as a last will and testament, is a legal document that expresses an individual’s wishes regarding the distribution of their property, assets, and the care of any minor children upon their death. The person creating the will is known as the “testator” (or “testatrix” for a female), and they outline specific instructions for how their estate should be handled after their death. With a will, a testator is then free to choose their beneficiaries.
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