Articles and practical guides on your everyday rights
Step-by-step guide to buying property in France in 2026. Compromis de vente, 10-day cooling-off period, notaire fees, SCI structure, and mortgage rules explained.
March 14, 2026
Compare French business structures in 2026: auto-entrepreneur, SASU, SARL, SAS, and more. Registration process, social charges, and tax implications explained.
March 14, 2026
Understand French employment law in 2026: CDI vs CDD contracts, 35-hour workweek, RTT days, paid leave, and dismissal protections under the Code du travail.
March 14, 2026
Complete guide to renting in France in 2026. Learn about Loi ALUR, deposit limits, notice periods, rent control, état des lieux, and tenant protections.
March 14, 2026
French income tax brackets in force (0% up to EUR 11,600 per part, then 11/30/41/45%), CSG 9.2%, TVA 20/10/5.5/2.1% and main tax credits, checked against the CGI.
March 14, 2026
Guide to divorce in France for expats in 2026. Learn about the 4 types of divorce, mutual consent procedure, costs, timeline, and international considerations.
March 14, 2026
French consumer law 2026: 14-day withdrawal (+12 months if not informed), 2-year guarantee (1 year second-hand), free mediation, small claims without a lawyer.
March 14, 2026
French inheritance law 2026: children's reserved share (1/2, 2/3, 3/4), spouse and parents, EUR 100,000 allowance per child, and the clawback on French assets.
March 14, 2026
Navigate the French healthcare system in 2026. Learn about Sécurité sociale, carte vitale, mutuelle, reimbursement rates, and Complémentaire Santé Solidaire (CSS).
March 14, 2026
Understand wrongful dismissal in France in 2026. Learn about licenciement abusif, the Macron scale, conseil de prud'hommes procedure, and severance pay calculation.
March 14, 2026
Belgian notice periods in 2026 (Art. 37/2): the official table, the 52-week cap, one week in the first six months since August 2026, pre-2014 contracts.
March 11, 2026
Complete guide to legal aid (aide juridique) in Belgium 2026. Income thresholds, application procedure, and Bureau d'Aide Juridique explained.
March 11, 2026
Learn how to legally contest a traffic fine in Belgium. Step-by-step guide covering deadlines, procedures, and Belgian traffic law articles.
March 11, 2026
Complete guide to writing a legally valid formal notice letter in Belgium. Templates, legal requirements, and consumer rights under EU law.
March 11, 2026
How child support (pension alimentaire) is calculated in Belgium. Article 203 Civil Code, income-based formulas, and court procedures.
March 11, 2026
Know your rights if unfairly dismissed in Belgium. CBA No. 109, manifestly unreasonable dismissal, compensation, and legal procedures.
March 11, 2026
Understand your GDPR rights under Regulation 2016/679. Right to erasure, data portability, and how to file a complaint with the Belgian DPA.
March 11, 2026
Resigning in Belgium? Your notice is 1 to 13 weeks depending on seniority (art. 37/2, law of 3 July 1978). New contracts since 1 August 2026: 1 week during the first 6 months.
March 11, 2026
Deposit caps: 2 months in Brussels and Wallonia, 3 in Flanders — never in the landlord's own account. Can a landlord ask for a year of rent upfront? What the regional laws say.
March 11, 2026
Step-by-step guide to terminating a residential lease in Belgium. Regional rules for Brussels, Wallonia, and Flanders with notice periods.
March 11, 2026
Titre de séjour 2026: permit types, €300 tax, renewal window, and appeal deadlines — 1 month after a refusal with OQTF, not extended by a recours gracieux.
March 8, 2026
A comprehensive guide to French divorce procedures and child custody rules for expats — covering the four types of divorce, pension alimentaire, shared custody under Art. 373-2-9 CC, and international aspects.
February 27, 2026
Understand your EU consumer protection rights when shopping online — including the 14-day withdrawal period, warranty rules, and remedies for defective goods under the Consumer Rights Directive.
February 14, 2026
Compare tenant protections across four European countries — from deposit limits and notice periods to rent controls and eviction rules under French, Belgian, German, and Romanian housing law.
February 3, 2026
A comparative guide to employee dismissal protections across France, Germany, and Belgium — covering severance pay, notice periods, and unfair dismissal remedies under EU and national law.
January 18, 2026
The EU AI Act (Regulation 2024/1689) reaches its key milestone on 2 August 2026: full obligations for high-risk AI systems. Practical guide for providers and deployers in Belgium, Germany, Romania and across the EU.
April 16, 2026