Award-Winning French Family & Divorce Law Firm

With offices in Lyon, Paris, and the UK, Giambrone & Partners is a leading law firm specialising in family law, divorce, child proceedings, and adoption matters in France. Our multilingual lawyers are trusted by clients worldwide for their expertise, professionalism, and careful approach, ensuring your family’s interests are fully protected.

BEST FULL SERVICE LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR

Finance Monthly Awards

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR IN THE ISLES

Top Legal Awards

CONTENTIOUS TRUST AND ESTATES TEAM OF THE YEAR

British Legal Awards (Shortlisted)

CROSS BORDER LITIGATION LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR 2024

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Expert French Family Law Services

French family law governs marriage, divorce, civil unions, adoption, child custody, child support, and related matters. International and cross-border cases can be complex, particularly when foreign nationals are involved, but our English-speaking lawyers provide practical guidance and personalised support throughout every stage of the process.

Our family law team guides clients through:

Divorce and separation, including fault-based, mutual consent, and prolonged separation cases
Child custody, legal and physical, as well as visitation arrangements
Child and spousal maintenance (alimony)
Adoption, including contested cases and administrative and judicial procedures
Civil partnerships (PACS) and prenuptial agreements
International enforcement of family law orders

Divorce in France

Divorce in France can be achieved through several procedures, including mutual consent, accepted divorce, contested divorce, or divorce for permanent alteration of the marital bond. For most couples, divorce by mutual consent offers a streamlined, cost-effective, and private solution.

Key features of divorce by mutual consent:

Each spouse is represented by their own lawyer
Lawyers draft a legally binding agreement covering division of assets, child custody, child support, and spousal maintenance
A 15-day reflection period ensures each party considers the agreement carefully before signing
The agreement is registered by a notary, giving it legal force
Court proceedings are avoided unless exceptions apply, such as a significant imbalance, protected parties, or requests from children

Benefits:

Fast: divorce can be finalised in less than a month
Affordable: lower legal costs compared to court proceedings
Private: avoids public exposure and maintains confidentiality
Collaborative: reduces conflict, protecting relationships where children are involved

Our lawyers also assist with fault-based divorces, acceptance of the principle of marriage breakdown, and long-term separation cases, ensuring compliance with French law and protection of our clients’ rights.

Child Custody & Child Support in France

French courts decide custody based on the child’s best interests, with two primary forms:

Legal Custody: The right to make decisions regarding education, property, and upbringing; usually shared between parents
Physical Custody: The child’s residence; can be joint or with one parent

Financial support is typically paid by the parent with the higher income until the child reaches the age of majority. Our lawyers provide detailed advice on parental responsibilities, custody rights, visitation, and child maintenance.

Adoption in France

Adoption in France can be pursued by married couples or single individuals and involves two steps:

Administrative Procedure: Initial approval and eligibility checks
Judicial Procedure: Finalisation of adoption in court

We guide clients through every stage, ensuring all legal requirements are met and the process is handled efficiently.

What Our Clients Say

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Excellent service and attention to detail from Giambrone Law. My case was handled with expert knowledge and thoroughness from start to finish.

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I found all the people I dealt with at Giambrone to be very professional, helpful, efficient and courteous. I was very satisfied with their service and would definitely use them again and recommend them.

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My company has used the legal services of Giambrone & Partners and I must recognize the great professionalism of the team of lawyers, from the most junior to the most senior. They have handled the matter in an impeccable way, giving us all the support and sparing no effort.

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I am really grateful for the service provided by Giambone Law. They supported me throughout the whole project with kindness and precision. I definitely recommended the firm to anyone looking for reliable law services!

Why Choose Giambrone & Partners?

With years of experience in French family law, Giambrone & Partners is a leading law firm providing expert advice on divorce, child proceedings, adoption, and international family matters. Our award-winning, multilingual lawyers are trusted by international clients and British nationals for clear, practical, and results-focused guidance.

We aim to provide every client with:

The comfort of speaking with a lawyer in their own language
Expert advice on all aspects of French family law
Personalised, results-oriented guidance through complex cross-border cases

We combine the convenience of offices in Lyon, Paris, and the UK with deep knowledge of French law, making us the ideal partner for local and international family law matters. Known for our professionalism, discretion, and client-focused approach, our team ensures your divorce, child proceedings, or adoption case is handled efficiently, securely, and with the utmost care.

Contact our French offices today for tailored, multilingual advice and take the first step towards resolving your family law matters in France with confidence.

Lyon Office

Giambrone & Partners

41 Cours De La Liberte
Lyon
69003
France
+33 481 061 385

Paris Office

Giambrone & Partners
9 Boulevard Gouvion Saint-Cyr
Paris
75017
France
+33 481 061 385