WHY BOOK AN APPOINTMENT WITH ME?
Marriage
You are getting married and
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your future spouse is a French National?
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You are a British national
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you are living in the UK or in France
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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
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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.
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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
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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 ?
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Are you feeling lost?
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Not sure who to turn to?
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Is your relationship on the rocks?
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Are you considering a separation or maybe even a divorce?
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Has your spouse told you that he or she intends to leave you, to divorce?
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Do you live abroad and don't have a point of reference?
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Can't think calmly?
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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
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Drafting of legal documents (marital contracts, PNAs, wills, affidavits of French Law)
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Legal advice in areas of international family law, cross border probates, cross border estate planning, French immigration law.
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Assistance with divorce in France, UK or Hong Kong
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Translations of documents
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Various formalities: Powers of attorney, LPA, obtaining Apostille/ Legalization, marriage documents.
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Referrals
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,
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Cross border Probates
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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.