Robertsons Family Law is a European cross-border international family law practice. Our international family lawyers are well versed in looking after the interests of families and children who have connections in different countries around the world. In an increasingly global society, marital and relationship breakdown consequences have far-reaching implications. As a result, cases involving cross border assets and the international movement of children are common in our practice.
Our international family law team is experienced in the understanding and comparing of international dimension law. We know foreign practices and social customs – the ‘big picture’, if you will. Typically, we discover the practical impact of rules as they apply to clients’ actual circumstances, and we can explain it clearly.
Our advice is coordinated, coherent, and effective, and we can draw on our international networks of counsel if needed. We can also assist if you are an international client seeking advice on how the English legal system may apply to you.
Cross Border Financial Disputes
If you are going through a relationship breakdown and either you or your ex-spouse hold assets abroad, you will need to ensure that these assets form part of any disclosure. You will need advice on how these assets may impact on your financial settlement.
International Child Abduction & Child Arrangements
International child abduction by grandparents or a parent is not uncommon as more people reside and travel overseas. Robertsons Family Law can coordinate all aspects of such cases, which often require instant action across several jurisdictions.
What can Robertsons Family Law do for you?
Financial Disputes
We can help ensure that all assets are considered by the court and, should there be a belief that your ex-spouse is withholding information on foreign assets, that any necessary work is undertaken for full disclosure, including applications being made to the court for full transparency.
We can help ensure that all assets are considered by the court and, should there be a belief that your ex-spouse is withholding information on foreign assets, that any necessary work is undertaken for full disclosure, including applications being made to the court for full transparency.
Child Abduction & Child Arrangements
We can determine if the case can be prepared and filed as a Hague Convention application. The Hague Convention is a treaty initially formed to assist in international child arrangement disputes. Under this treaty, abducted children can be returned to their country of origin. The treaty also ensures that child supervision rights and agreements are adequately enforced in foreign countries. However, not all countries have signed the Hague Convention, and even those who have signed do not always consistently adhere to the conditions. Robertsons Family Law can help you to address and resolve these issues.
We can help you retain a local solicitor in a foreign jurisdiction and assist in preparing the necessary testimony and affidavits needed for a Hague Convention application. (Should the abduction be to a country not part of the Hague Convention, we shall advise on alternative solutions and strategies).
If this is not a child abduction case but you are seeking contact with a child abroad or wanting to prevent a child being moved abroad, we can advise on how best to approach any application to the court.
We know each situation is unique and time is often of the essence. Don’t hesitate to get in touch with our office today for immediate action from our expert family law solicitors. Your can also read more about child arrangement orders.
FAQs on International Family Law
I live in England, but my child’s parent is in the United States. Can I claim financial support across jurisdictions?
I come from another country. Can I legally divorce in England and Wales?
What about child support issues across borders?
We divorced aboard, but I now live in the United Kingdom. Am I stuck with the terms of the divorce order?
It is also essential to have your divorce legally recognised in the UK, should you want to get married again. Robertsons Family Law will be happy to help.
