How to assess alimony?

Estimated reading time (in minutes) Alimony was created to limit the disparities that may exist within a family following  a separation  . What are the different criteria used to determine its amount? The different forms of alimony Alimony exists within an exclusively...

My ex-husband wants to move with our child

Estimated reading time (in minutes) If your ex-spouse wishes to move to another city with your child, he does not need your authorization but he must inform you within a reasonable time. It is then necessary to reorganize the mode of care. The law cannot  prohibit  a...

Is an SMS admissible in the event of a divorce?

Estimated reading time (in minutes) An SMS can be taken into  account  during a divorce procedure . If so, how and what conditions must be met for this  evidence  to be admissible? Can the judge accept an SMS as evidence? Since a decision of the Court of Cassation,...

Do I have to support my parents?

Estimated reading time (in minutes) Parent support! Today, more than 15 million  French people  are retired… and sometimes have trouble making ends meet. Are their children obliged to help them financially? “The alimony obligation” Parent...

DNA tests: what are the rules?

Estimated reading time (in minutes) Legal genetic tests! In France, genetic tests are highly regulated and mainly concern the search for paternity. NO, in a private setting In France, it is not possible to have a DNA test carried out on your own initiative. The cases...

What does the law say about a deceased person’s ashes?

Estimated reading time (in minutes) Can we keep an urn at home? Can we freely choose the place of  dispersion  of the ashes of the deceased? What to do in case of disagreement? CAN YOU KEEP THEM AT HOME? The law requires respectful, dignified and decent treatment of...