With the rise of blended families, the role of stepparents has become central in the lives of many children. Yet, in France, the legal status of stepparents—whether married, in a civil partnership (PACS), or simply cohabiting—remains largely undefined. This lack of a...

The rights of LGBTQIA+ families in France have seen major progress over the past decade, profoundly transforming the legal framework of parenthood and filiation. Marriage, adoption, medically assisted reproduction (ART), and access to donor origins: the law has...

Supervised visitation in a contact center—sometimes called “mediated visitation”—is a measure that the family court judge (JAF) can order in the best interests of the child when the family context or parental situation justifies it. This special measure is intended to...

The expatriation of a family involves numerous changes, not only in daily life but also on a legal level. It is crucial to anticipate these consequences, both to preserve family balance during the time abroad and to avoid significant difficulties in the event of a...

Direct payment is a legal mechanism that remains relatively unknown to the general public but is particularly useful for guaranteeing the payment of support obligations by a debtor. It can be used to recover child support owed either under the spousal duty of support...

Marriage is a fundamental legal act that establishes a couple’s union and carries significant personal and financial consequences. However, there are instances where essential conditions for its validity are not met at the time of celebration. In such cases, the law...

Spousal support granted under the duty of support is a cornerstone of marital solidarity under the French Civil Code. This obligation, which often raises questions during separation, must be clearly understood in terms of its legal basis, how it is calculated, its...

In family disputes, the statements or documents provided by the parties are often not enough to give the judge a clear picture of the facts. To ensure a fair and well-founded decision, the law allows the Family Court Judge (“Juge aux affaires familiales” or JAF) to...

The issue of who occupies the marital home during divorce proceedings often raises many questions. Who can live in it? Who decides? Is the use free or subject to compensation? How long does it last? How and when is any occupation indemnity paid? This article provides...

Blended families are increasingly common today. With rising divorce and separation rates and the formation of new couples, blended families now represent a significant share of households in France. But this family model, while rich in diversity, also raises many...