International Issues on Divorce and Separation

As we live in an increasingly global society, international and cross-border issues impact a greater number of families.  We are here to help, whether you or your former partner are living abroad, or whether you hold assets abroad.  We are further able to provide advice and support whether you are at the beginning or end of your relationship. 

If you are considering separation and either you or your partner have connections to other countries, expert advice may be required when considering whether proceedings for divorce should be issued in England and Wales, or whether they should be issued in another jurisdiction.  You may also need advice where you are based in England but some of your assets are overseas, or where you may be looking to move abroad following your separation.  

If you are embarking on a cross-border or international relationship, it may be of increased importance to consider entering into a Pre-Nuptial Agreement, particularly where there are connections to countries where such agreements are the norm. Indeed, you may already have a marriage contract from another country and wish to ensure that it is valid here, in which case we can advise on whether a Post-Nuptial Agreement is required.

We are able to provide advice and assistance in respect of the following:

• International children issues
• Jurisdiction: Can I issue divorce proceedings in England and/or Wales?
• Cross-border Pre-Nuptial and Post-Nuptial Agreements 
• Finances on divorce where international issues are involved 
• Applications for financial relief following an overseas divorce 
• Applications for permanent removal of a child from the jurisdiction 
• Applications to remove your child for holidays
• How to prevent removal of your child from the jurisdiction
• French-English divorce & Family matters

We also recognise that, where a family is divided by borders, it is particularly important for decisions to be made together in order to cement family links across the globe.  We are widely recognised for our considerable expertise in mediation, to include international family mediation, offering support to couples who are separating where international issues are involved and who wish to work together to find an agreement in respect of their finances or children.