How to divide property in the event of divorce

How to divide property in the event of divorce

When a divorce occurs (by mutual consent or before the judge), one of the major issues for the spouses concerns the division of property. This process varies considerably depending on the matrimonial regime adopted by the spouses, whether it’s a regime of...
Alimony (Prestation compensatoire)

Alimony (Prestation compensatoire)

Alimony is a sum of money or a benefit in kind paid by one of the ex-spouses to the other, following a divorce, to compensate for the disparities in their respective living conditions created by the breakdown of the marriage. Its aim is to ensure a degree of economic...
Grandparents’ childcare rights

Grandparents’ childcare rights

In France, the right of grandparents to maintain relations with their grandchildren is recognized and regulated by law. This right is based on the principle that it is generally in a child’s best interests to maintain ties with his or her ascendants. However,...