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Article 1199-3 of the French Code of civil procedure

The frequency of visiting rights in the presence of a third party is set out in the court order unless, under the judge’s supervision, the conditions for exercising these rights are left to be determined jointly by the parent(s) and the person, service or establishment to which the child is entrusted.

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Article 1200-1 of the French Code of civil procedure

Educational assistance measures are renewed, in accordance with the third paragraph of article 375 of the Civil Code by the children’s judge under the conditions set out in this section. In the event of placement for more than two years, the Children’s Judge shall, under the same conditions, summon the parties to a hearing at least every three years.

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Article 1200-2 of the French Code of civil procedure

The jurisdiction to order a judicial measure of assistance with the management of the family budget provided for in Article 375-9-1 of the Civil Code lies with the children’s judge of the place of residence of the recipient or beneficiary of the family benefits to which the minor is entitled. If the recipient or beneficiary of family benefits changes his place of residence, the provisions of the second and third…

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Article 1200-3 of the French Code of civil procedure

The children’s judge may be referred to by: 1° One of the minor’s legal representatives; 2° The recipient or beneficiary of the family benefits to which the minor is entitled; 3° The public prosecutor ; 4° The mayor of the municipality of residence of the recipient or beneficiary of the family benefits to which the minor is entitled, or the mayor of the municipality of residence of this minor, jointly…

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Article 1200-4 of the French Code of civil procedure

The children’s judge shall notify the initiation of the proceedings, if they are not the authors of the referral: 1° The legal representatives of the minor; 2° The recipient or beneficiary of the family benefits to which the minor is entitled; 3° The public prosecutor; 4° The body responsible for the family benefits; 5° The president of the departmental council of the residence of the recipient or beneficiary of the…

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Article 1200-5 of the French Code of civil procedure

The recipient of family benefits may choose a lawyer or ask the judge to appoint one for him or her. The requested appointment must be made within eight days of the request. The interested party is reminded of his right to be assisted by a lawyer at the first hearing.

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Article 1200-8 of the French Code of civil procedure

The case is heard and judged in chambers. The hearing may be held at the seat of the juvenile court or at the seat of a local chamber located within the jurisdiction, which the summons indicates. At the hearing, the judge hears the recipient or beneficiary of family benefits and informs him of the reasons for his referral. He will hear any other person whose testimony he deems useful. The…

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