Divorce Remuneration

Estimated reading time (in minutes) Remuneration of Notaries in Divorce Proceedings The judgment delivered by the second civil chamber addresses an important question regarding the remuneration of notaries appointed by the judge in divorce proceedings. Specifically,...

Transferability of alimony to heirs

Estimated reading time (in minutes) Transferability of alimony to heirs The question of whether alimony , as  established  in article 301 of the civil code prior to the law of July 11, 1975, is transferable to the heirs is addressed in a recent judgment of the first...

Fraudulent Evasion

Estimated reading time (in minutes) Conflicting Actions: Divorce and Contribution to Marriage Expenses In a case involving two Algerian spouses, a dispute arose when the wife sought an order from a French court, requesting her husband to contribute to the expenses of...

I want to change my name: how do I do this?

Estimated reading time (in minutes) There are names that are difficult to bear… however, changing them is not easy. Whatever your reasons, you will have to argue! MINOR OR MAJOR?To be able to apply for a change of name, you must be of legal age and of French...

Can I get sole custody of my child?

Estimated reading time (in minutes) Sole custody of the  children may  be  granted  , with or without visitation rights, depending on the situation. In all cases, the interest of the child is the only criterion taken into account. Sole custody WITH VISITATION RIGHTS....