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DIVORCE & SEPARATION

Joint custody lawyer

Joint custody lawyer

Custody disputes are among the most emotionally charged and complex issues parents face after separation or divorce. When the family unit breaks down, the most important question becomes: what is best for the child? Across legal systems worldwide, courts, lawmakers, and parents are increasingly shifting toward joint custody—a model where both parents share in the rights and responsibilities of raising their children.

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Changing a child arrangement order

Changing a child arrangement order

When life circumstances change, so too might the needs of your family, particularly when it comes to child arrangement orders. Whether you’re navigating this issue under common law systems (like in the UK or US) or within French family law, understanding your options is crucial.

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Ex-partner is refusing to leave the family home

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.

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CHILD LAW

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Criminal family law

ADR disputes & dispute resolution: pros, pitfalls & cross-border considerations

ADR disputes & dispute resolution: pros, pitfalls & cross-border considerations

When a dispute threatens your business, your professional reputation, or your personal life, going to court isn’t your only option. Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) offers faster, more discreet, and often more effective ways to settle conflicts. Whether you’re navigating an international contract dispute, a high-stakes arbitration, or a cross-border family matter, our firm offers in-depth legal guidance and international expertise. Book an appointment with one of our dispute resolution attorneys within 48 hours—we help clients across jurisdictions resolve disputes efficiently and strategically.

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Financial matters

Spousal maintenance

Spousal maintenance

Only spouses so married couples may be entitled to a maintenance claim or to pay for spousal maintenance and your lawyer’s firm can help you calculate the award.
Spousal 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.
When a spouse has much higher income than the other, there may need to be a period of ongoing financial support in order not to affect the well-being of the other.
The paying spouse is the debtor and the one receiving the allowance is the recipient.

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Divorce with a business involved

Divorce with a business involved

The life of a company is shaped by economic and legislative changes, but these elements do not determine a company’s viability. Indeed, financial and management issues can come up when getting a divorce.
Despite private and emotional issues a business owner may have, you can face financial and legal consequences putting your company at risk.
When getting a divorce, the company’s future will be based on your matrimonial property regime and contractual agreements.

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French-UK Nuptial agreement

French-UK Nuptial agreement

Marital agreement definition in France

In France, a marital agreement is a legal document where spouses decide how they want to share their assets during and after their marriage (divorce, death…).

A marital agreement is not compulsory in France but useful for couples who want to separate assets, properties and belongings.

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LEGACY

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