French point of view on marital agreements

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Divorce

English and French considerations “Regards croisés sur les contrats de marriage entre la France et l’Angleterre” Law applicable in France In France the question of matrimonial regime is regulated. The European Regulation (UE) 2016/1103 dated 24 June 2016 came into force on 29 January 2019. For any couple getting married post January 2019, this UE […]

Everything you need to know about Divorce in England

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Divorce

Divorce proceedings in England and Wales are governed by the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973. The divorce proceedings are divided in 3 parts (In France we have the three issues in one single legal document): These 3 parts are separate. They are not in front of the same judge. They have different case reference. Some people […]

BREXIT and some of its adverse consequences on Franco-British family law cases

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Family

Brexit : when was it ? UK voted in favour of Brexit in June 2016 (51,9% for Brexit and 48,1% to remain). In March 2019, UK actioned article 50 of the UE treaty and the date for exit was set to 31 January 2020. We were grateful to have a transitionary period between 31 January 2020 and […]