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DIVORCE & SEPARATION
Evolution of marital property regimes & protection of family assets
Around the world, marital property regimes determine how assets, debts, income, and property are owned between spouses — both during the marriage and in case of separation or death. In 2025, many countries (including France) are updating their rules to create more fairness and predictability.
Property adjustment order
When couples divorce or separate, one of the most difficult questions is: what happens to the property — the family home, other real estate, savings, other assets? In common-law jurisdictions like the UK, one of the tools available to courts is the Property Adjustment Order (PAO), which allows re-distribution of property between spouses or civil partners.
Refinance mortgage after divorce
Divorce is not only an emotional challenge — it is a financial and legal earthquake. One of the most stressful questions separating couples face is:
“What happens to the mortgage and the house?”
For many families, the matrimonial home is the most valuable asset. It also carries the most significant debt.
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CHILD LAW
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.
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.
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.
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Criminal family law
Micro-cheating divorce
Digital technology has transformed the way people build connections—and, unfortunately, the way they break them. Behaviours that once seemed harmless have become powerful sources of marital conflict.
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.
Nursing home abuse
Nursing home and elder abuse statistics in France for 2022 shows that 1 in 6 older adults (over 60s) has already experienced abuse and the numbers are on the rise.
Elderly abuse and neglect can take many forms. Nursing home abuse can have devastating emotional, physical and financial effects on older individuals.
Very often, nursing home and elder abuse happen in long-term care or other care facilities but also within their home.
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Financial matters
Cohabitation agreement lawyer
More and more couples today choose to live together without getting married. While this is increasingly common, many people are unaware that living together can leave them legally vulnerable in case of separation, illness, or death. Unlike marriage, which comes with a clear legal framework, cohabitation often provides little or no protection unless you create one yourself — and this is where a cohabitation agreement lawyer becomes essential.
Premarital agreement
Marriage is more than a romantic commitment; it’s also a legal and financial partnership. For international couples, expats, or anyone with property and ties across borders, marriage brings complex legal consequences that differ dramatically between countries. That’s where an international prenuptial agreement (also called an “international prenup” or “marriage contract”) comes in.
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.
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LEGACY
Lifetime gifts
In France there are 2 types of lifetime gifts:
– ‘la donation simple’: in France, ‘la donation simple’ or lifetime gift is any gift that you give away to another person whilst you are still alive . A gift is a transfer of anything such as item, property or money.
The individual can be an heir, a friend or a charity. Please note that if the individual is an heir, the gift(s) that you have made can still make up part of the value of your estate and either can be challenged by the other beneficiaries or heirs and taxed.
How to contest a will
Will definition
A will, also known as a last will and testament, is a legal document that expresses an individual’s wishes regarding the distribution of their property, assets, and the care of any minor children upon their death. The person creating the will is known as the “testator” (or “testatrix” for a female), and they outline specific instructions for how their estate should be handled after their death. With a will, a testator is then free to choose their beneficiaries.
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.
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