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Family lawyer in Lyon: divorce, child custody and child support
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Family law
Family lawyer in Lyon, to help you through separation calmly
Separation, divorce, arrangements for the children: these decisions shape your future and your family's. Maître Carolina ALVAREZ PEGORARO, a lawyer in Lyon, helps you make the right choices at the right time, seeking amicable solutions wherever possible.
She handles:
- your divorce, whether by consent or contested;
- child custody and where the children will live;
- parental authority;
- child support.
Divorce
Divorce in Lyon: choosing the right procedure for your situation
There is not just one divorce but four procedures with different consequences. The right choice depends on how far you and your spouse agree.
| Procedure | Principle | Role of the judge |
|---|---|---|
| Mutual consent | The spouses agree on the divorce and all its consequences | No, unless a minor child asks to be heard |
| Acceptance of the breakdown | The spouses agree to divorce without agreeing on the consequences | Yes, the family judge settles the disagreements |
| Permanent breakdown of the marriage | The couple have lived apart for at least one year | Yes |
| Fault | One spouse accuses the other of a serious or repeated breach of marital duties | Yes |
Divorce by mutual consent
Since 2017, it takes the form of an agreement signed by the spouses and their respective lawyers, which is then lodged with a notary. Each spouse must have their own lawyer. A 15-day cooling-off period applies before signing.
Consequences to anticipate
Where the children will live, child support, division of matrimonial property, the family home, a possible compensatory allowance: your lawyer prepares each point to avoid unpleasant surprises.
Children
Child custody and parental authority: protecting the child's best interests
Separation does not end the parents' role. The family judge always rules in light of the child's best interests.
Parental authority
As a rule, both parents continue to exercise parental authority jointly after separation. They take the important decisions together: schooling, health, religious upbringing, moving home with the child.
Where the children live
- shared residence at each parent's home;
- main residence with one parent, with contact and overnight stays for the other;
- specific arrangements when the situation requires.
Parents can formalise their agreement in a parenting agreement submitted to the judge for approval. If they disagree, your lawyer defends your position before the family judge of the Lyon Judicial Court.
Child support
Child support: setting, reviewing or recovering payments
Child support, formally the contribution to the child's maintenance and education, ensures that each parent contributes to their children's needs.
- Setting: the amount takes into account each parent's resources and the child's needs.
- Review: a significant change in circumstances allows you to ask for it to be changed.
- Recovery: if payments are missed, solutions exist, including the involvement of ARIPA, the French agency for the recovery of child support.
Your lawyer helps you secure a fair amount, whether you pay or receive the support.
Why choose us
Why choose this family lawyer in Lyon?
At a difficult time, you need a lawyer who listens to you as much as she defends you.
- Attentiveness and humanity throughout the proceedings.
- Clarity: you understand every option and its consequences before deciding.
- International families: binational couples, a parent living abroad, a judgment issued outside France; her dual admission to the Lyon and Uruguay bars becomes a real asset.
- Three languages for Spanish- and English-speaking families.
FAQ
Your questions about family law in Lyon
The key answers before taking any step.
Yes. All divorce procedures require the assistance of a lawyer. In a divorce by mutual consent, each spouse must have their own.
The rules on parental authority, residence and child support apply whatever the couple's status: marriage, civil partnership (PACS) or cohabitation. If you disagree, the family judge can be asked to decide.
Yes, if circumstances change significantly, through an approved agreement or a decision of the family judge.
It depends on the rules of international jurisdiction and applicable law. Maître ALVAREZ PEGORARO analyses your situation under these rules before starting any proceedings.
Other practice areas
Comprehensive legal support in Lyon
A situation often involves several branches of law. Maître ALVAREZ PEGORARO can also assist you in the following areas:
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Criminal law: your criminal lawyer in Lyon assists you in police custody, when filing a complaint or when joining proceedings as a civil party.
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Immigration law: your immigration lawyer in Lyon assists you with residence applications, administrative detention and administrative appeals.
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Employment law: your employment lawyer in Lyon advises you on a mutual termination agreement or on contesting a dismissal.
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Private international law: the firm handles your private international law matters in Lyon, including exequatur and the recognition of foreign judgments.
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To learn more about your rights, read our legal articles. A question about your case? Book an appointment with your lawyer.
Testimonials
They were supported through their separation
Divorce, custody or support: they share their experience of the firm.
Excellent accompagnement du début à la fin. Communication fluide et délais respectés.
Très bonne expérience, je reviendrai sans hésiter. Merci pour votre réactivité !
Find us
Meet your lawyer at the Lyon 3rd office
Maître Carolina ALVAREZ PEGORARO sees clients by appointment at her office on rue de la Part-Dieu, in Lyon's 3rd arrondissement. Below you will find useful information to plan your visit.
Carolina ALVAREZ PEGORARO
- Address82 Bis Rue de la Part-Dieu, 69003 Lyon
- Phone06 16 21 00 76
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Emailcarolina.
alvarezpegoraro @avocat.fr - LanguagesFrench, Spanish, English
- 82 Bis Rue de la Part-Dieu, 69003 Lyon