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Legal services - By your side at important stages of your life 

Marriage

 

You are getting married and

  • your future spouse is a French National?

  • You are a British national 

  • you are living in the UK or in France

  • you are wondering whether you should enter into some kind of prenuptial agreement

 

I can advise you on whether to execute a French marital contract or a Common Law pre-nuptial Agreement and assist you with the process.

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Don't waste anytime and book an initial meeting with me!

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Family Protection

 

  •  Would you like to provide for your surviving spouse and children, should you die accidentally? I will be able to discuss the options with you and help you draft the most effective Will.

  • You are a French national living in the UK or in Hong Kong? It is advisable to set up a will valid in your country of residence and in France, in order to elect the law applicable to your succession

  • You are a British national with French assets or living in France? A will is advisable

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Book an initial appointment!

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Divorce

Why/ When book an appointment with ME ?

  • Are you feeling lost?

  • Not sure who to turn to?

  • Is your relationship on the rocks?

  • Are you considering a separation or maybe even a divorce?

  • Has your spouse told you that he or she intends to leave you, to divorce?

  • Do you live abroad and don't have a point of reference?

  • Can't think calmly?

  • Do you want to be reassured about what you can and can't do? A first appointment will allow you to see things more clearly and hopefully help you to moved forward with the right assistance.

​MY SERVICES​

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  • Assistance with issues related to French Law (General Practice) or with cross border issues 

  • Drafting of legal documents (marital contracts, PNAs, wills, affidavits of French Law)

  • Legal advice in areas of international family law, cross border probates, cross border estate planning, French immigration law.

  • Assistance with divorce  in France, UK or Hong Kong

  • Translations of documents

  • Various formalities: Powers of attorney, LPA, obtaining Apostille/ Legalization, marriage documents.

  • Referrals

  • Mediation

AREAS of the LAW

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  • International Family law in relation with France: divorce, matrimonial regimes, marital contracts/ PNA, custody of children, adoption, 

  • Cross border Probates

  • Cross border Estate planning ( Wills, Appointment of Guardians, LPA)

​LEGAL FEES 

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We believe in a transparent fee approach.

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Following our initial meeting, a quote will be sent to you with an estimate of costs.

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If it is accepted, we will send a retainer letter, which needs to be signed by the client prior to us undertaking  any work in a case.

 

Our fees are usually calculated on the basis of an hourly rate depending on the jurisdiction involved and the time spent working on the case. 

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We will inform you of the added disbursements (foreign lawyer fees, notary fees, translation fees…) which are not included in our fees.

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Payments are to be made by bank transfer.

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