Is the lawyer obligatory in a civil trial? - Judicial Tribunal

Verified 18 octobre 2023 - Directorate for Legal and Administrative Information (Prime Minister)

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Before the family judge, the parties shall defend themselves.

But for some applications, the lawyer is mandatory.

Tableau - Family Court Judge: whether or not the lawyer is obligatory

Nature of the request

Is a lawyer obligatory?

Contribution to the expenses of marriage

NO

Change of marriage contract

YES

Divorce and legal separation

YES

Review of the compensatory benefit

YES

Sharing (Community liquidation)

YES

Parental authority (residence, maintenance...)

NO

Withdrawal of parental authority

YES

Right of access for grandparents

YES

Delegation of parental authority

NO

Guardianship of minors, emancipation,

NO

Protection of victims of domestic violence

NO

Paternity research, filiation challenge

YES

Maintenance obligation towards relatives in the ascending line

NO

If your income doesn't allow you to pay a lawyer, you can apply for legal aid.

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