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DIVORCE & SEPARATION
Covert recordings in family law
When you’re in the middle of a custody battle, every decision can feel like the difference between winning and losing time with your child. Evidence matters—but so does the legality of how it’s obtained.
If you’re considering using secret recordings in your family case, our experienced legal team can help assess whether it’s the right move or a dangerous gamble. Schedule a confidential consultation with us—appointments available within 48 hours.
Covert recordings in family law
When you’re in the middle of a custody battle, every decision can feel like the difference between winning and losing time with your child. Evidence matters—but so does the legality of how it’s obtained.
If you’re considering using secret recordings in your family case, our experienced legal team can help assess whether it’s the right move or a dangerous gamble. Schedule a confidential consultation with us—appointments available within 48 hours.
Choosing the applicable divorce Law
If you are an expatriate couple considering divorce in Europe, understanding how to choose the applicable law is crucial. The Rome III Regulation—in force for certain EU countries—gives spouses the right to choose which national law will govern their divorce or legal separation. But the process can be tricky, especially for couples with ties to different countries or different legal traditions—like French civil law and common law systems.
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CHILD LAW
Can I Modify My Custody or maintenance Agreement? What You Need to Know
If you are considering making changes to your custody or maintenance agreement, it’s essential to understand the legal processes and requirements. At our firm, we specialize in helping families navigate modifications to ensure their arrangements reflect their evolving needs and circumstances.
Our experienced legal team is here to provide personalized guidance every step of the way.
Step-parent Adoption
Adopting a stepchild is a beautiful way to strengthen a family bond and provide legal security for both the child and the adopting parent. However, step-parent adoption is not as simple as filing paperwork; it involves legal procedures that vary by state and require careful navigation. Many parents considering this step have concerns about eligibility, consent, costs, and the legal process.
Parental responsibility
Parental responsibility is a family law basement, outlining the rights and obligations parents have towards their children.
While similar in both France and the UK, there are nuanced differences in how parental responsibility is acquired, shared, and potentially removed.
Whether dealing with a straightforward family matter or a complex international dispute, understanding the laws surrounding parental responsibility is essential for parents navigating the legal system.
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Criminal family law
The role of a lawyer in settling inheritance disputes
Inheritance disputes are rarely simple, and when they cross borders, they become especially complex. Whether you’re dealing with a contested will, unclear succession rights, or heirs spread across multiple countries, the legal and emotional stakes are high.
Bullying at school
What is bullying?
There is no legal definition of bullying as such, but it can be defined as behaviour by an individual or group repeated over time that is intended to hurt or harm another individual, either physically, emotionally or verbally.
Statistics in France:
The French department of education reported that around 700,000 children experienced bullying in school every year.
Family Harassment lawyer
Family harassment is a form of domestic violence and abuse. It can include physical abuse, threatening behaviour, psychological abuse, neglect…
Family harassment can take many forms, however, if you find yourself threatened, intimidated, and humiliated by a relative or a family member and/or your partner, it can affect your mental and physical health. Domestic abuse can happen to people of all genders. If you’re the victim of an abusive relationship, you might want to be protected and helped.
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Financial matters
Blockchain and Smart Contracts in Prenuptial Agreements
Blockchain technology and smart contracts are reshaping the landscape of marital agreements, offering a modern approach to prenuptial planning.
Through automated execution, enhanced transparency, and immutable records, these digital tools provide couples with a reliable and efficient method for defining financial arrangements.
Enforcement of financial orders
Divorce often implies the division of assets and the establishment of financial obligations. These financial arrangements can include spousal support, child maintenance, or the distribution of shared property. The enforcement of such financial orders can vary significantly between different legal systems, influenced by local laws, court practices, and cultural norms.
Bullying in the workplace lawyer
Workplace bullying is a significant issue that can lead to severe consequences for both employees and employers. It damages employee well-being, reduces productivity, and can create a toxic work environment. Different legal systems address workplace bullying in distinct ways, particularly when comparing the French civil law system with the common law system found in countries like the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada.
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LEGACY
International disinheritance
Disinheriting a child is a complex and often emotionally charged decision that involves navigating intricate legal frameworks. In France, the civil law system imposes strict rules known as forced heirship, which protect children’s inheritance rights and limit parents’ ability to disinherit their offspring. Conversely, in common law jurisdictions like England, parents enjoy greater testamentary freedom, allowing them to distribute their assets according to their wishes, including the possibility of disinheriting a child.
Will – testament
Definition:
A will is a legal document in which a person (called the testator) declares their intention as to what should happen to their money and property after their death. A will can be updated or removed until the testator death.
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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