Claire Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 Does anyone know of any English speaking Divorce Lawyer in the Gers/Haute Pyrenees.Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragonrouge Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 Hi I am an English legal guy but with no knowledge of divorce save for an earlier divorce. But I have sat in on divorce here for a Scottish friend. It is horrendous takes for ages and the Avocat's with the greatest of respect tend to milk the system. It takes as I say for ages and with tongue in cheek the male of the species tends sometimes to get the better judgment here.My advice go back to the UK and serve from there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claire Posted August 11, 2009 Author Share Posted August 11, 2009 Oh no! I had been told it may take less time...and I don't want things going in his favour..its his bloomin fault. I will have to really look into this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybanana Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 With due respect, perhaps the cold hard, emotionally detached view is best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemonimo Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 [quote user="Claire"]Oh no! I had been told it may take less time...and I don't want things going in his favour..its his bloomin fault. I will have to really look into this.[/quote]Don't want to depress you, but mine took 12 years[:-))] because my ex 'disappeared'. Don't ask about the 'separation de biens' as I may well slit my wrists..... It's a miserable moment for you Claire and I wish you all the best. Jen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clair Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 [quote user="Gemonimo"]mine took 12 years[:-))] because my ex 'disappeared'. Jen[/quote]16 years after her husband disappeared, a French friend recognised him on a TV program...She contacted the producers and was finally able to get a divorce... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patf Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 [quote user="dragonrouge"]Hi I am an English legal guy but with no knowledge of divorce save for an earlier divorce. But I have sat in on divorce here for a Scottish friend. It is horrendous takes for ages and the Avocat's with the greatest of respect tend to milk the system. It takes as I say for ages and with tongue in cheek the male of the species tends sometimes to get the better judgment here. My advice go back to the UK and serve from there.[/quote]I've given the same advice on another forum. Do it in the UK.As dragonrouge says, the system in France seems to be biased in favour of the male. This was my friend's experience anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claire Posted August 11, 2009 Author Share Posted August 11, 2009 Thanks for all the advice...very much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
val douest Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 Claire - just in case you missed my reply to your post on the South West forum here it is again:I don't know anyone personally though I will ask around*. However, the following article (which contains a name to contact) may be helpful in the meantime.http://www.lost-in-france.com/living-in-france/life/416-divorce-optionsGood luck,Val* I asked around and a couple of people suggested ringing Victoria Headdon. Although she is primarily a property lawyer she would certainly be able to point you in the right direction.Victoria HEADDON, Headdon Consulting, Le Moulie, 32190 Rozes Tel: 05 62 68 00 81 English and French spoken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claire Posted August 14, 2009 Author Share Posted August 14, 2009 Thanks the info..I did see the one on South West..I have been trawling through it trying to work out whats best...I will give them a call.....Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judith Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 Claire,If it is any use, I used Victoria for advice on succession / inheritance stuff, and she is OK. Whether she would know about divorce is another matter, but it is certainly worth a call. She may well know of someone even if she cannot help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claire Posted August 14, 2009 Author Share Posted August 14, 2009 I have called her and she put me onto someone who deals with Divorce, so thanks everyone....still may end up doing it in the uk...lots of things to thik about... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragonrouge Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 In my friend's case she had lots of people going through the house and valuing things and then the other side disagreed. Then back to square one another valuation another fee. Seriously back to the UK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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