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International Divorce Solicitors

International Divorce

 

International Divorce involves one or both parties having connections to more than one country. 

 

Divorce law varies in different jurisdictions; therefore, it is important to take legal advice on International Divorce as soon as possible, preferably before any decision has been made on where the Divorce will be filed.

 

Filing for Divorce in the country you live in may not always be the best option financially.

 

Speaking to one of our International Divorce specialists will help clarify the issues involved in a Divorce, where the parties have different nationalities or dual nationality. This is especially important if children or stepchildren are involved.

 

Duncan Lewis’ international family law solicitors regularly advise on International Divorce, including legal advice on the benefits of a Divorce hearing under the laws of England and Wales and also advising on Divorce in other jurisdictions.

 
How can Duncan Lewis help?

 

Our solicitors will assist with:

  • Divorce for UK citizens living abroad
  • Divorce where one or both parties were not born in the UK
  • Divorce where one or both parties lived overseas during the marriage
  • Divorce where the marriage took place abroad
  • Issues surrounding the legality of international marriage and/or Divorce
  • Joint assets in the UK and/or overseas
  • Section 25 of the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 in the courts of England and Wales

 

The team also assists with a range of issues involved in getting an International Divorce, including

  • Child and children custody
  • Child contact access arrangements
  • Domestic violence
  • Domestic violence on children
  • Finances and property in Divorce
  • Finances after Divorce
  • High net worth individuals
  • International child abduction
  • International financial disputes
  • Leave to Remove application
  • Pensions in Divorce and separation
  • Separation Agreements
  • Specific Issue Orders
  • Spouse or partner abandonment
  • Wardship

 

Our solicitors have further in-depth expertise in the following areas of International Divorce.

 

International Divorce/ Dissolution for Same-Sex Marriage or Civil Partnership

 

Our solicitors can advise on International Divorce where a marriage or Civil Partnership has broken down between same-sex couples. You can only get a Divorce or dissolution in a country where your marriage or union is legally recognised, and our solicitors will be able to advise you with regards to the status of your union in a particular country and the most appropriate jurisdiction to secure a Divorce or dissolution. 

 

For this reason same-sex marriages or Civil partnerships which have taken place in England may not be able to secure a Divorce or dissolution when the couple are living abroad. However, the law in England allows the courts here, to accept jurisdiction ‘in the interests of justice’, so same-sex couples are not left in limbo.

 

International Divorce and Forced Marriage

 

A forced marriage is where one or both parties of a marriage have been coerced into getting married against their will and without their full, free consent.

 

Our solicitors regularly handle International Divorces involving forced marriages in a jurisdiction outside the courts of England and Wales where a spouse has British citizenship. 

 
International Divorce and Parent-Child Abduction

 

In cases where International Divorce may also involve parent-child abduction, our team has extensive expertise in resolving cases in which the non-custodial parent has taken children abroad.

 

We have affiliates overseas who can help bring about a speedy resolution and return any children to the custodial parent.

  

Why choose Duncan Lewis International Family Law Solicitors?

 

Our solicitors are experts in their field and have significant experience handling a wide range of International Divorce matters.

  

Collectively, our staff can speak over 60 languages and our international family solicitors have a network of affiliates overseas, making us well placed to advise on International Divorce matters in different jurisdictions.

 

Fixed Fee International Divorce

 

How can I fund my International Family Law matter?

 

Duncan Lewis international family law solicitors offer an initial fixed fee for Divorce cases involving international marriage. All further work (save for the preparation of the Divorce papers themselves for which we offer a fixed fee) will be dealt with by way of competitive hourly rates.

 

For expert legal advice on International divorce contact our International Family Law Solicitors in confidence on 033 3772 0409.

 


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