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How are matrimonial assets be liquidated in case of divorce?
Published on : 19/05/2025 19 May May 05 2025Firm newsFirm news / INTERNATIONAL FAMILY LAW IN FRANCEUnlike many common law countries, property purchased after marriage with funds belonging exclusively to one spouse will remain the separate property of this spouse. Typically, t...
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Which Judge has jurisdiction in trans-European divorce cases?
Published on : 19/05/2025 19 May May 05 2025Firm newsFirm news / INTERNATIONAL FAMILY LAW IN FRANCEAll domestic litigation depends on the jurisdiction of the “Juge aux affaires familiales”. In each French “Département” (French administrative division equivalent to a British c...
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How long does it take to divorce?
Published on : 19/05/2025 19 May May 05 2025Firm newsFirm news / INTERNATIONAL FAMILY LAW IN FRANCEThe average duration of a divorce is about 12 months. Duration will strongly vary depending on : the location of the Court (outcome tends to be more rapid in small rural courts...
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What happens to matrimonial assets and debts after divorce?
Published on : 19/05/2025 19 May May 05 2025Firm newsFirm news / INTERNATIONAL FAMILY LAW IN FRANCEMatrimonial assets (money on bank accounts, furniture, vehicles, former matrimonial home) and debts (rent areas, taxes due, short fall of mortgage) will be dealt with separately...
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Is representation through a French lawyer mandatory in Divorce proceedings?
Published on : 19/05/2025 19 May May 05 2025Firm newsFirm news / INTERNATIONAL FAMILY LAW IN FRANCEWhat the type of divorce (fault, no fault, mutual consent) assistance or representation through a French “Avocat” is compulsory.