Who investigates crimes in France, when an investigating judge is appointed, which court tries you, and where your lawyer acts at each judicial stage.

In French criminal proceedings, defence strategies start with the case file: evidence review, nullity requests and preparing your criminal case for trial.

You can plead guilty in France through the CRPC, which replaces a full criminal trial for some offences. How it differs from UK plea bargaining.

The right to silence and to a lawyer from the start of garde à vue: what to avoid saying in a police interrogation or interview in France.

Custody battle mistakes, from removing a child abroad to ignoring orders: the mistakes parents make in a child custody case and how to avoid them.

Article 9 of the 1789 Declaration presumes you innocent from garde à vue to trial. Who bears the burden, and the French standard of proof in criminal cases.

From trial opening to verdict: how a criminal trial unfolds in France, the prosecution case, evidence, pleadings and defence decisions at each Stage.

Under the 1980 Hague Convention on international child Abduction, UK cases of international parental child Abduction turn on eligibility and swift return.

Non-Hague members need legalisation, not an apostille. Check which countries sit outside the Hague Convention before sending UK documents abroad.

Find which countries the Hague Convention on international child abduction applies to with the UK, and what to do if a child is taken to a non-Hague country.

Understand french divorce law property rules, from matrimonial regimes to séparation of assets. Essential guide for expats and anglo-french couples dividing property.

Wondering if a French divorce is recognised in England? Learn UK recognition rules, Brexit implications, required documents, and when to seek legal advice.

Understand each stage of divorce grief, from denial and anger to acceptance. Discover how these 5 stages can help you heal and move forward with confidence.

Planning on moving to France? This expat guide covers visa requirements, residency, housing, healthcare, tax and everyday living essentials.

Understand child custody law in France, from parental authority and residence to contact arrangements, court processes and international custody cases.

Discover French family lawyer salaries by seniority, city and practice type. Learn how much family lawyers in France earn, from junior to senior roles.

Navigating a cross-border divorce in France? Understand jurisdiction, applicable law, and asset division. Speak to an Anglo-French divorce lawyer today.