Is representation through a French lawyer mandatory in Divorce proceedings?
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What the type of divorce (fault, no fault, mutual consent) assistance or representation through a French “Avocat” is compulsory.
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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 FRANCE
Unlike 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 FRANCE
All 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 FRANCE
The 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 FRANCE
Matrimonial 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 FRANCE
What the type of divorce (fault, no fault, mutual consent) assistance or representation through a French “Avocat” is compulsory.