French family law guides

Clear explanations of French family law: parental authority, where children live, child support. Written from official sources, each with the date it was last reviewed.

Organised co-parenting: creating reliable routines across two homes

Organised co-parenting relies on shared information, explicit decisions and predictable routines around the child. This practical method helps create those reference points without confusing day-to-day organisation with legal advice.

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Parental authority in France

What French parental authority covers, who exercises it after a separation, and which decisions require both parents to agree.

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Where the child lives

Alternating or primary residence, who decides, what the judge looks at, and how much the child's own view actually counts.

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Child support in France

What it is for, how the amount is set, how long it is owed, and what happens when it is not paid.

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