Estimated reading time (in minutes) Divorce and child custody Parental separation is always a traumatic ordeal for children. In the past, divorce was inconceivable, especially for this reason. Another time, another mores: the collective conscience finally admitted...
Estimated reading time (in minutes) If the relationship between children and their parents is indeed, and rightly, at the heart of contemporary family law, it is frequently observed that the legal position of grandparents vis-à-vis their grandchildren remains largely...
Estimated reading time (in minutes) Conversion of the Compensatory Allowance In principle, a former spouse can, at any time, obtain from the judge that the compensatory allowance that he pays in the form of an annuity be replaced by the payment of a lump sum . This is...
Estimated reading time (in minutes) The Court of Cassation recently provided details on the transmission of the renounced inheritance. According to the court judgment, if the estate was opened after January 1, 2007, an heir who renounces his share will pass it on to...
Estimated reading time (in minutes) Conjugal consent According to the Court of Cassation, a spouse cannot challenge a change of matrimonial regime that he has previously accepted, unless he can invoke fraud or a lack of consent. The mere fact that the new regime may...
Estimated reading time (in minutes) Holograph Wills By understanding the essential requirements and following recommended practices, individuals can ensure the validity and enforceability of their holograph wills . Seeking advice from a legal professional when...
