amicable divorce
Among all cases of divorce, divorce court is both the most recommended for the peace of families, the fastest and most economical. In legal terminology, an amicable divorce is called a “divorce by mutual consent.”
An amicable divorce can take place only if both spouses agree on divorce and its consequences. The procedure for amicable divorce has been simplified in 2005, and just make a single request to the secretariat-greffe du tribunal de grande instance, with an agreement for the division of property, child custody, the right to visit and the amount of alimony.
The divorce settlement could in theory take place without lawyers, but it is still recommended for spouses to be accompanied in their efforts by a notary to file a complete application and complies with the expectations of family court judge. The latter effect may reject an agreement if it deemed insufficiently protective of the interests of one spouse or the welfare of children. The validation of the divorce settlement is postponed until a new agreement, which must take place within 6 months.
The divorce settlement is widely encouraged by the current legislation because it allows to pacify relations between spouses, and avoid lengthy procedures. It is economical because the husband may take a lawyer for two. The estimated average cost of an amicable divorce between 1500 and 2000 euros, against 5000 or more for a divorce dispute.
