Family law also comprises marriage law and divorce law, as well as the rights of spouses and the rights of children. Family law is often considered to deal in particular with divorces or marital difficulties resulting in separation. Under these circumstances, is it often inevitable that the courts will become involved (measures for the protection of the marital union, divorce procedure). Fortunately however, many issues can be resolved amicably. However, to reach agreement the parties often need to avail themselves of a lawyer to draft a settlement that enable them to resolve amicably the various indispensable aspects arising in relation to a divorce. If an agreement cannot be reached, the courts will have to rule in particular on the allocation of custody rights, parental authority over the children and the family home, the award of maintenance, the division of assets (liquidation of the marital property regime) and occupational pensions.
Family law also have numerous effects outside the field of marriage. Couples who have chosen to cohabit are confronted with numerous issues, especially where there are children in common (maintenance obligations, parental authority, custody rights, etc.).
Family law also governs the conditions that must be met in relation to the adoption of children, and also of adults, which is a complex area of the law, especially in any case with international aspects. Finally, adult and child protection measures also cover an extremely broad range of highly delicate cases, ranging from the protection of children in danger (such as the revocation of custody rights and placement in a home) to the appointment of a guardian for persons who are incapable of attending to their own affairs on account of their age or the state of their health.
Various specialist lawyers at the firm r&associés are available to advise you and to represent you before the courts.
