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DIVORCE & SEPARATION

Sole custody lawyer

Sole custody lawyer

Sole custody, often referred to as full custody, is one of the most critical legal arrangements parents may face following a separation or divorce. Unlike joint custody, where parenting responsibilities are shared, sole custody grants one parent the exclusive right to make major decisions about the child’s upbringing and, in many cases, primary residence.

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Covert recordings in family law

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.

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Choosing the applicable divorce Law

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

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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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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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