International Family Law

The world is now a much smaller place and transnational relationships have become commonplace.  This means that many people now face having to deal with an cross jurisdictional issues when their relationship breaks down.  

At Wilson Family Law we have extensive experience in dealing with cross jurisdictional issues and we regularly work with foreign lawyers in Europe, the US, Mexico, Russia, Australia and together with many other countries to provide a complete and holistic service to our clients.

Common types of difficulties which can arise when a transnational relationship breaks down include the following:

  • Which country the children will live in following the breakdown of a relationship
  • International Relocation of children
  • International Child Abduction
  • Conflicting cultural issues relating to the upbringing of children
  • Competing jurisdictions in which divorce proceedings can be presented
  • Foreign property and other assets
  • Division of foreign pensions
  • Foreign Pre or Post Nuptial Agreements
  • Protecting offshore trusts and foreign business assets
  • International taxation issues
  • International enforcement and freezing injunctions
  • International visas and immigration issues

When an international relationship breaks down, you need to be mindful that the approach to and outcome of Family Law proceedings relating to divorce, financial matters and arrangements for children can vary greatly from country to country.    Choosing the right country for your case to be heard is vital to securing the best outcome for your family.    

Timing is also crucial and so it is important to take advice at an early stage if there is an international element to the breakdown of your relationship.      Even if you are in proceedings in England & Wales, you may still have to deal with foreign legal systems and processes if there are overseas assets and / or if your children live outside England & Wales.  

At Wilson Family Law, we understand the complexities which arise from the breakdown of a transnational relationships.   We work with our client to ensure that we fully understand any international dimension to your circumstances and to ensure that we establish the best jurisdiction to deal with your case.      We have many contacts in numerous countries with whom we work in tandem to ensure that you receive practice and straightforward advice on the best options and legal forum within which to resolve your matter. 

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