You obtained a judgment in the United States, but the debtor — or the debtor’s assets — are located in France. Can you use your American judgment to seize a French bank account, recover against assets located in Paris, or enforce an award against a French company? In most cases, an American judgment is not … Read more
Child support or Child maintenance refers to the periodic payment made by one parent to the benefit of a child following the end of a marriage or a relationship. The institution of marriage is therefore irrelevant. Child maintenance is paid directly or indirectly by an obligor to an obligee for the care and support of children. Often the obligor … Read more
You may want to perform asset searches and investigations in France for a number of reasons. Most of the time, it is to make sure that the debtor has the necessary assets to justify a law suit, whether it deals with companies or individuals. The asset investigation involves a group of dedicated investigators who perform … Read more
A foreign creditor may seize its debtor’s assets if certain conditions are met.
You need to recognize and enforce a foreign judgment in France? Here is how you must proceed.
The enforcement of money judgements in France is governed by French law or in certain cases, by international treaties.
In the absence of a foreign money judgment, the creditor may obtain a French court order.