In French law, maintenance payments are never fixed permanently. Whether the payment concerns child support or spousal support payable during divorce proceedings (maintenance paid under the duty of support), it may always be revised when circumstances change. This...

Financial support or maintenance paid for a child or a former spouse during divorce proceedings is, except in rare cases, indexed to reflect changes in the cost of living. This indexation ensures that the amount paid retains its purchasing power over time. How is this...

Judicial establishment of paternity is a legal procedure that allows a child to officially establish a parentage link with a man who has not voluntarily acknowledged paternity. This procedure primarily concerns children born outside marriage, but it may also apply in...

Legal separation (séparation de corps) is a lesser-known legal procedure than divorce, yet it can be a relevant and strategic alternative for certain married couples. 1. Legal basis and definition of legal separation Legal separation allows spouses to remain legally...

The adoption of a spouse’s or partner’s child is both a legal and emotional process that profoundly reshapes the family structure. Before starting this procedure, it is essential to understand its legal consequences as well as its practical and personal implications....

Adoption in France is governed by a strict legal framework designed to safeguard the best interests of the child and to establish a stable legal parent-child relationship. This process, often lengthy and complex, involves several administrative and judicial steps, as...

The protection of vulnerable adults in France is a legal framework designed to support, assist or represent an adult who, due to an impairment of mental or physical faculties, is no longer able to safeguard their own interests independently. Its purpose is to...

Parental conflicts, often arising from separation, divorce or the exercise of parental authority, can be complex and emotionally demanding. However, many disputes can be resolved without starting judicial proceedings by using alternative dispute resolution methods....

Acknowledgment of paternity is a formal declaration by which a man officially recognizes that he is the father of a child. While simple in form, this act carries significant legal consequences for both the child and the father. Here is an overview of how paternity...

Parentage (known in French law as filiation) is a cornerstone concept of family law. It defines a person’s legal relationship to their parents and determines many personal and patrimonial rights and duties within the family. This article explains what parentage means,...