International family law & family breakdown
International family law solicitors
Global culture and political freedom means that more and more people have partners from different countries. In the unfortunate event of relationship breakdown, family members can find themselves in different parts of the world. Dealing with all matters of family and matrimonial law, we can provide help and advice for those whose relationship breakdown involves issues across different jurisdictions and the complex matter of working within differing legal systems.
Our experience in international family law
Irwin Mitchell’s family law team is available to assist you with solving family disputes across international boarders. Our team has broad experience and knowledge, and we aim to resolve matters in the most constructive, conciliatory and cost effective manner possible. We appreciate and empathise with the problems you face, and will do all we can to support you and to resolve matters quickly and with understanding.
Our international expertise in resolving family law disputes is recognised by the UK's leading legal directories, and we are well known for our award winning standards of client care.
Proven international credentials
We have experience of working in most of the countries in the developed world and more recently we’ve undertaken cases in developing countries. International work is acknowledged as a specialism and Irwin Mitchell has a pool of knowledge and expertise that can be called upon to assist in international work at any time.
We often establish links with likeminded lawyers in the relevant countries who will be a source of invaluable assistance. We will thus effectively manage the case even if certain aspects are delegated outside the firm.
About international family law
The Family Law team can advise on the following situations, and please do not hesitate to ask us about the specifics of your case:
- Divorce advice - advising on the most appropriate forum for divorce according to the pros and cons of each jurisdiction involved
- Child abduction - rapid response - dealing with international child abduction through the Hague Convention
- Consideration of financial claims – advice regarding assets abroad and claims in other jurisdictions
- Pre-nuptial agreements - incorporating assets abroad and advising you on concerns regarding competing jurisdictions
- Enforcement of English Orders for financial relief before foreign jurisdictions.
Call us now on +44 (0) 207 477 2775, or use the links above to drop us a line.