How long does it take to divorce?
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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) ; if it is a mutual consent divorce or a more disputed type of divorce (the less contentious the divorce the shorter the procedure). Duration will be increased in case of appeal.
In urgent situations (domestic violence, custody involving transnational issues), the Judge can order provisional measures to protect the oppressed spouse or the children within about one month.
History
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Inheritance issues for properties purchased in France
Published on : 19/05/2025 19 May May 05 2025Firm newsFirm news / INTERNATIONAL REAL PROPERTY DISPUTES IN FRANCE
Many who have purchased a property in France are concerned about the future of their property after their death. Indeed, inheritance rules differ substantially from country t...
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Can a French bank obtain repayment of unpaid mortgage from a debtor residing in another EU country?
Published on : 19/05/2025 19 May May 05 2025Firm newsFirm news / INTERNATIONAL REAL PROPERTY DISPUTES IN FRANCE
The practice is frequently questioned by real property owners in France facing difficulties to repay a mortgage signed with a French bank. Under French law you cannot just “giv...
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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...
