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What tech businesses need to know in 2026
Christopher Perrin
12 January 2023
Show me the money – key differences between French and English financial order applications in divorce proceedings
The divorce petition has been lodged. The focus can now switch to the two other key components of a separation, of which one is the finances. The process of applying for a financial order, and what order is made at the end, will be an important factor in deciding where to divorce. Many clients assume that processes in England and in France are largely similar. However, this is not the case. In this blog, we summarise the key stages in both French and English financial order applications, including the application, supporting information, hearings, criteria and available orders.
11 January 2023
Anglo French divorce – misconceptions and the Judgment of Paris
Misconceptions and myths are commonplace in the world of cross border divorce. I am reminded of the “Judgment of Paris” painting, depicting the moment when a panel of eminent French wine critics, in a taste test, discovered they had ranked Californian wines higher than French.
13 July 2022
Contrats prénuptiaux anglo-français - les mythes de la protection transmanche et des contrats de mariage
On me demande régulièrement de conseiller des couples français et internationaux sur les contrats de protection qui peuvent être établis avant le mariage et sur la nécessité de rédiger un contrat anglais ou français. Ils sont souvent surpris d'apprendre qu'il n'est pas possible de rédiger un contrat prénuptial mondial qui serait exécutoire dans le monde entier, où qu'ils s'installent à l'avenir. C'est d'autant plus surprenant pour les clients français qui apprennent que leur contrat de mariage de confiance et de routine n'est pas automatiquement applicable dans une procédure de divorce en Angleterre.
7 October 2021
New French Forced Heirship law likely to breach EU Succession Regulation
Our well regarded French contact* has warned us that a new law just passed in France is going to cause problems for Anglo / French succession planning. Under the laws of England and Wales, all individuals have testamentary freedom and can leave their estate to whomever they choose under the terms of their will.
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