Private international law concerns situations involving a foreign element: foreign nationality, residence abroad, an international contract, assets located in several countries, or a judgment issued outside France.
Maître Marie Blanchon, lawyer in Lyon, advises and represents you in private international law, both for risk prevention and litigation, before the competent courts.
The objective is to quickly secure your legal situation: identify the applicable law, determine the competent court, and enforce your rights in France or abroad.
For a complete overview of the firm's services, you can also visit the pages criminal law, health law and Law of successions.
Early intervention helps avoid strategic and procedural mistakes, especially when several countries may be involved.
The firm assists you in international divorce cases, child support arrangements, cross-border visitation rights, and issues related to children's habitual residence.
Analysis of the law applicable to succession, determination of heirs' rights, coordination with foreign stakeholders, and handling of international inheritance litigation.
Securing contract clauses (applicable law, competent jurisdiction), handling contract breaches, and defending your interests in international disputes.
The firm assists you in having a foreign judgment recognized and enforced in France, or in organizing enforcement when assets are located in several states.
Each case is subject to a practical analysis of applicable European texts, international conventions, and national rules.
Her firm supports clients in Lyon and more broadly in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, depending on the nature of the cases.
It depends on the subject matter, applicable conventions, and concrete links with each country. A preliminary analysis identifies the relevant rule.
Yes, under certain conditions. The procedure varies depending on the country of origin and applicable texts (European or international).
Yes. The firm assists clients residing abroad when the dispute falls under French jurisdiction or has legal effects in France.
Deadlines depend on the nature of the case and the country concerned. It is recommended to act quickly to preserve evidence and legal remedies.
You can contact the firm for an initial analysis of your situation and quickly define the strategy suited to your international case.
The first appointment helps analyze your situation, identify possible legal options, and clarify support terms and legal fees.