Name autonomy

Family law

Estimated reading time (in minutes) Can you call your child “Joyful”, “Sun”, “Titeuf” or Mohamed? Can we give him an invented first name, or one that can make you laugh? Yes, if it does not harm the interests of the child. The principle is freedom of choice of first...

Parental entitlement

Family law

Estimated reading time (in minutes) The parents of pupils do not always know this but they can contest certain decisions of the class council such as orientation or repetition. Likewise, they can appeal the decision to exclude their child by the Disciplinary Board....

Parental legality

Family law

Estimated reading time (in minutes) Parental legality ! Can a homosexual couple adopt a child in France? Or resort to medically assisted procreation? What about parental authority? Parental authority. In the case of a biological child, the couple can jointly request a...

Schooling of children at home

Family law

Estimated reading time (in minutes) Home schooling! The law authorizes you to teach your  children  at home, provided you respect a certain number of rules and accept regular checks. What freedom? Home schooling ! It is compulsory to educate children between the ages...

In what situations can a minor be emancipated?

Family law

Estimated reading time (in minutes) A minor over the age of 16 can apply for  emancipation . He cannot make this request alone and the request must be presented by one or both of his parents. The emancipated minor is then capable of all acts of civil life, without the...

My child skips school, can I be penalised?

Family law, Non classifié(e)

Estimated reading time (in minutes) From kindergarten to high school,   school absenteeism concerns an average of 7% of students. And in vocational schools, the figure even reaches 12.6%. If your child does not attend school regularly, can you be held...