The health crisis impacted the life of many families and especially that of separated parents. However, during lockdown, contact arrangements shall continue for the parent with whom the child does not live. Such reason is provided for in the governement’s form at the box “compelling family need”. That being said, this right shall apply in line with health recommendations. If your ex-partner/ ex-spouse does not let you have a contact with your child without a valid reason, he/she might be subject to a 1-year prison sentence and a €15,000 fine (Article 227-5 of the French Criminal Code).