There are currently 4 different types of divorce in France. Each case has its particularities and specificities.
Divorce based on the ground of marriage breakdown
What is a divorce based on the ground of the principle of marriage breakdown?
Divorce by acceptance of the marriage breakdown principle is a divorce agreed upon by both spouses. They agree to divorce but not on the consequences o such as child custody or the division of property.
Who has the right to initiate an investigation in the context of a divorce on acceptance of the marriage breakdown principle?
Both spouses can sollicitate a divorce investigation based on the marriage breakdown principle. They may each have doubts that will be clarified through the intervention of the detective.
What are means of intervention of the detective in the context of a divorce on acceptance of the marriage breakdown principle?
The private detective will be able to set up various means of investigation such as tailing, surveillance, or an administrative investigation on any of the spouses. The methods of investigation used are legal and the evidence collected can be compiled in the divorce file. Our detectives are working with clients’ lawyers on a regular basis.
Why call on a private investigator in the context of a divorce based on the principle of marriage breakdown?
The intervention of a detective in a divorce based on the principle of the marriage brekdown principle will make it possible to evaluate the net worth of a spouse, the marital situation which could lead to a sharing of the burdens with his new partner, or the potential of hidden income.
Indeed, all those elements will allow the judge to decide on a compensatory allowance as well as alimony based on the needs and the real financial situation of the two spouses.
How much does the intervention of a detective cost in the case of a divorce based on the acceptance of a marriage break?
The cost will depend on the expectations and goals of the client. But generally, the budget for that investigation will range from 800 and 2500 euros. A precise and detailed estimate can be requested after reviewing the case.
At fault divorce
What is at fault divorce?
Divorce at fault is when one of the members of the couple does not fulfill the marriage obligations and duties and commits a fault that will make it impossible to maintain a life together.
The marital duties are written in the civil code of justice : Article 212 does underline the notions of respect, fidelity, help and assistance. One of the spouses will base the decision to file for divorce based on the violation of those duties and obligations.
Who can initiate an investigation for an at fault divorce?
The husband or wife who file for a divorce based on fault, and therefore considers himself as the victim , may initiate a private investigation to provide the proof of the violation.
Tangible and concrete evidence must be presented to the judge in order to prove that the fault was intentional.
What are the methods used by a private invetigator on a fault divorce case?
The detective will intervene to prove that the obligations and duties of the marriage were not fulfilled.
A step by step method will be implemented using legal means:
- Field survey
- Surveillance and appropriate tailing
- Research
- Collection of testimonials
Why hiring a private investigator on a fault divorce case?
The private detective using his expertise and knowledge of investigation methods, will be able to confirm and proove the violation of the duties and obligations. It will allow the judge to render justice.
The detective can also be mandated to find out about the real standard of living of one of the spouses. Based on his findings the judge will decide on the amount of alimony and child support.
The report of an authorize private investigator is receivable in front of a court of law .
Our agency does collaborate with attorneys on regular basis.
What is the cost of hiring a detective for a case based on divorce at fault?
The cost will depend on the client’s budget and expectations. The average budget is between 1200 and 4200 euros for the major cases.
For the victim a divorce based on fault will be beneficial:
- morals: The court will establish that your grounds to file for a divorce at fault were justified.
- financial: In relation of the property that will have to be shared, the debts to be settled, the amount of alimony and child support, etc.
- personal: dissolution of the marriage bond, changing the last name , decision on the children’s custody , etc.
To summarize, the assistance of a private investigator is a long term investment that will be beneficial to the victim. Do not hesitate to call us for a free consultation. We will review and study your case with great attention and give you a quote that will meet your goals and budget. Is important in for those type of cases to be assisted by professionals to provide the evidences for your divorce file.
Divorce on a ground of mutual consent
What is a divorce based on mutual consent?
Divorce by based on mutual consent is a divorce agreed upon by both spouses. They agree on the principle to divorce but do not on the consequences such as child custody or property and assets sharing.
Who can initiate an investigation in a mutual consent divorce case?
Both spouses can initiate an investigation in a divorce case based on mutual consentment They may each have doubts that will be clarified through the intervention of a detective.
What are the methods of a detective investigating on a mutual consent divorce case?
The private detective will be able to set up various means of investigation such as tailing, surveillance, or an administrative investigation on one of the spouses. The investigation methods used are legal and the evidence collected can be compiled in the file for the divorce proceeding . Our detectives are used to work in collaboration with the clients’ lawyers.
Why hiring a private investigator on a divorce case based on mutual consent?
The intervention of a detective in a divorce case based on mutual consentment will help to assess the financial assets of the spouse and identify any possible hidden income. If one of them has started a new life the goal will be to evaluate how it will affect his finances in terms of sharing expenses.
All the elements will help the judge to order alimony and child support in accordance with the needs and the financial ressources of the two spouses.
What is the cost of hiring a private investigator in a case of a divorce based on mutual consent?
The cost will depend on the expectations and needs of the client. But generally speaking the budget for those cases is between 800 and 2500 euros.
Do not hesitate to call us for a free consultation to talk about your case. We will provide you with the best rates.
Note : All our prices are subject to the French National Sales tax : TVA. Exemption may applied.
Breaking the marital bond : a cause for divorce
What is a divorce for breaking the marital bond?
Divorce for permanent alteration of the marital bond is one of the 5 causes of divorce. This is requested unilaterally when one of the spouses has left the marital home for at least two years.
This rule apply if one of the spouses did it before 01/01/2021.
Since the divorce new reform law, in effect since January 01, 2021, it is now possible to request a divorce for breaking the marital bond after only 1 year of separation.
Who has the right to initiate an investigation in the context of a divorce for permanent alteration of the marital bond?
Both spouses can initiate an investigation in a divorce case on grounds final marital bond break up.
For the spouse requesting the divorce, the issue will be to proove that his spouse has indeed left home for good and does live permanently outside the marital home. For the spouse against whom the filing for divorce is made, it may be a question of proving a fault committed by his spouse.
What are the methods of intervention used by the detective in the context of a divorce for a final break up of the marital bond?
The mandated detective will intervene with the aim of providing proof that one of the spouse has left the couple’s residence for at least 1 year, if the procedure was initiated after the new reform law in effect on January 01, 2021. He will then set up the necessary means to collect evidence such as surveillance, tailing the subject, collecting and gathering testimonies.
Just like in all other divorce cases, the private investigator will be solicited to validate the real standard of livin of one of the spouses with the goal of helping the judge to fix an appropriate alimony and child support payment.
Why soliciting a private investigator in the context of a divorce for breaking up the marital bond?
The spouse who files for divorce for breaking up the marital bond can initiate an investigation to provide proof that the spouse has indeed established his living place outside the marital home for at least 1 year. It will then be a question of proving that there has indeed been a break up in the common life between the spouses.
The spouse against whom the request for divorce for a final break up the marital bond is made can also ask a private detective to assist him with the goal to change the grounds of the divorce and be able to file for a divorce at fault. The detective will then be able to establish the fault and wrong doing on the part of one of the spouses.
How much cost the intervention of a detective in the context of a divorce for permanent alteration of the marital bond?
Every case is specific and the costs will be based on the needs and expectations of the client.
Hourly rates starts at €80 per hour but we can offer all included packages. Each case is unique, and we will give you a quote adapted to your goals and budget.
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