French Civil Code
In forceIn application of the two preceding articles, the child's residence may be fixed alternately at the domicile of each of the parents or at the domicile of one of them.
At the request of one of the parents or in the event of disagreement between them as to the child's mode of residence, the judge may provisionally order alternating residence for a period determined by the judge. At the end of this period, the judge will give a final ruling on the child's alternating residence at the home of each of the parents or at the home of one of them.
When the child's residence is fixed at the home of one of the parents, the family affairs judge will rule on the arrangements for the other parent's visiting rights. Where the interests of the child so require, such visiting rights may, by specially reasoned decision, be exercised in a meeting place designated by the judge.
Where the interests of the child so require or where the direct handover of the child to the other parent presents a danger for one of them, the judge shall organise the arrangements so that they offer all the necessary guarantees. He may provide for it to take place in a meeting place that he designates, or with the assistance of a trusted third party or the representative of a qualified legal entity.
