Hello everyone!
I would greatly appreciate any advice (or possibly a referral to an attorney if anyone has a specific lawyer in mind) regarding residency procedures for pregnant, foreign women in France.
I (the mother) am American, and my boyfriend (the father) is French. I became pregnant while I was finishing my graduate degree in Switzerland. I am currently four and a half months along, and just joined my boyfriend in Paris (as a tourist for the next 90 days).
We have more or less figured out health care (though if anyone has been in a similar situation, I would be grateful to hear about your experience). However, we are having a hard time figuring out exactly what to do in order to apply for my residency as the foreign partner of a French citizen, and 'impending' mother of a French citizen.
We do plan on getting married, and are open to a civil union, but it appears I would have to return to the States after the 90 days if we go that route (at which point I will be nearly eight months pregnant, not ideal and maybe not even possible).
It is difficult to find information about the procedures for non-EU parents before the arrival of the baby. We are currently looking for an attorney, but would really appreciate any information anyone may have, or to learn about similar experiences from families who have been in such situations in the meantime.
We would just like to remain together while fully respecting the rules and regulations here in France, and sincerely thank anyone for their time and assistance!
Best,
Erin