Many marriages are made up of individuals of different nationalities, couples often live in different countries during their relationship and have assets spread across the world.
If you or your partner are a foreign national or live outside England and Wales there may be options available for you in terms of of the country in which the divorce or separation process can start. This can have an enormous impact on the possible outcomes for you and it is therefore crucial to seek legal advice on international family law issues as soon as possible.
Areas of Expertise:
We have experience dealing with international family issues including the following:
International relocation of children.
Recognition of foreign marriages and divorces.
Recognition of foreign/domestic civil partnerships and same-sex marriages.
Financial provision following a foreign divorce.
Enforcement of court orders abroad and foreign court orders in England and Wales.
Offshore corporate and trust arrangements.
Overseas pension arrangements.
Jurisdiction disputes including advice on the most appropriate jurisdiction for divorce.
Surrogacy, assisted reproduction and international adoption.