Compensatory Allowance (Prestation Compensatoire) in France
The compensatory allowance is a sum paid by one spouse to the other to offset the drop in living standard caused by the divorce. The judge assesses it according to the length of the marriage, income, age and health. It is paid as capital or, more rarely, as an...
Grandparents’ Visitation Rights in France
A child has the right to maintain relationships with their grandparents. Grandparents can ask the judge for visitation rights, even against the parents’ wishes. The judge refuses only if the child’s interest requires it. The terms and conditions of this...
Child Support in France: Calculation and Amount
The contribution to the child’s maintenance and education, known as child support, is owed by the parent who does not have main custody. Its amount depends on income and the custody arrangement. An indicative scale exists, but the judge adjusts it. At the heart...
The Protection Order Against Domestic Violence in France
The protection order is an emergency measure issued by the family affairs judge. It can remove the violent spouse, grant the home and set custody, within a few days. It can be obtained even without a prior criminal complaint. Domestic violence is a major social...