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Inheritance in France: Can lodging a child for low rent cause issues?

The French supreme court has overturned a decision by the court of appeal on what constitutes a ‘gift’ by a parent

What are parent-pupil ‘reps’ in France, and how can you be one?

Parent-pupil representatives help to defend pupils’ interests and keep parents informed

France to launch large-scale trial of school uniforms

Experiment will be carried out to see what changes this may bring without any cost to parents, says minister

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France announces more time off work for new parents

Expected to come into force from 2025, the new system will aim to share leave between parents and improve statutory pay

Can my British mother come live with us in France?

British residents with a withdrawal agreement card in France can bring over a parent to live with them in specific situations

Income tax declarations: parents urged to claim their discount

Parents of children in collège, lycée or higher education are entitled to a tax reduction but must take action to claim it

France to give ‘baby box’ of essential items to new parents

A baby sleeping bag, soap and moisturising cream for the mother will be included as well as a scrapbook to encourage artistic activities even from a young age

French Prime Minister relaxes school Covid testing measures

Three changes announced in a bid to alleviate the pressure on parents and teachers. Teachers’ strike action planned for Thursday, though, is still due to go-ahead

Covid rules: French teacher and parent unions call for Thursday strike

Several organisations are demanding better hygiene measures and protection for pupils and staff, and have criticised the complexity of the current rules

France lockdown: Can I visit from the UK to help my parents?

Helping elderly parents is considered a valid reason for travel in France.

The state to look after my father?

My elderly parents and I live in France, although I work abroad for most of the year. My parents have small UK state pensions but my father who suffers from dementia is unable to look after himself. If my mother dies first or becomes incapable of looking after him, will the French system provide help? AB

Parents

Inheritance in France: Can lodging a child for low rent cause issues?

What are parent-pupil ‘reps’ in France, and how can you be one?

France to launch large-scale trial of school uniforms

France announces more time off work for new parents

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Residency rights and border changes: What's new in France in 2025

Storms and snow: French weekend weather outlook December 21 - 22

French inheritance law: couples anxiously await EU decision as discussions continue

Police warn drivers of car headlights rules in France

Half of UK election postal votes - including from France - 'did not count'

Father’s anger at wine used in meals served to girl, 3, at state creche in Nice

Cars and driving: What's new in France in 2025

Can my British mother come live with us in France?

Income tax declarations: parents urged to claim their discount

France to give ‘baby box’ of essential items to new parents

French Prime Minister relaxes school Covid testing measures

Covid rules: French teacher and parent unions call for Thursday strike

France lockdown: Can I visit from the UK to help my parents?

The state to look after my father?

#Anti2010: France bullying campaign targets pupils born in 2010

Back to school: Guide to Covid rules for parents and pupils in France

Call for parents-to-be in France to have Covid jab to protect newborns

Paternity leave in France is set to double

France Paternity leave: new fathers to get double time

Best towns in France for families revealed

Covid-19: French Government digs deep to save jobs

'France let me keep baby UK wanted to take away'

French mayor admits bread and water lunch ‘awkward’

Background checks on volunteers in France

France outlaws all child smacking

Union blasts French plan for parents of violent kids

Are we making a mountain out of parental equality?

Smacking should be banned in France, says law head

New logo in France for infant-suitable food and drink

French parents shield kids from sun more than own skin

Birth rate drop hints at ‘problematic mindset change’

Foetus saves his mother’s life in extraordinary case

Parents vent anger over absent teachers