International divorce

Trusted legal support for divorces involving overseas assets, international moves or multiple jurisdictions.
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We match a member of the team with the right expertise to every client, who will invest time getting to know you, who will look after your interests and ensure you have access to the whole firm when you need it.

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Overview

Clear advice when divorce crosses borders and legal systems

Support for international family lives

If you live abroad, have assets overseas or an international family background, divorce can raise complex legal questions. Our specialist family lawyers help you understand how different legal systems could affect your situation. Working with our network of foreign lawyers, we will ensure that you have the information and advice you need to protect your position.

Where should I get divorced?

The country in which your divorce is started can have a major impact on how long the process takes, how much it costs, and the financial outcome. Because every jurisdiction has its own legal framework, it may sometimes be more advantageous for one or both partners for the divorce to be handled abroad.  It is therefore crucial to start off on the right foot. 

After reviewing your individual circumstances, we will advise you on the relevant considerations and English law, seek advice from our network of international lawyers where needed, and guide you on the best way forward.

Do I need international legal advice?

While England and Wales might be the right place for your divorce, even if you have connections with another country, it is crucial to take advice before you get started. In many cases, specialist advice from an international divorce lawyer will be invaluable in protecting your position on divorce and to make sure that any settlement safeguards you in the future. We work in collaboration with lawyers from other countries to ensure clients have the advice and the guidance they need to take the right steps in their divorce.

Managing overseas assets and obligations

We help clients ensure that jurisdictional issues do not create problems in the future, following their separation and divorce, including in relation to enforcement. If you or your partner are planning to relocate or already live abroad, we can advise you on cross-border considerations around child support and spousal support, international relocation and arrangements for children, helping you avoid disputes and protect long-term arrangements.

The family team at Tees is led by dedicated and committed partners whose professionalism percolates through the whole department.

Our expertise

Our specialist family lawyers can help with a range of issues including:

  • Divorces for international families
  • A partner wanting the divorce to take place abroad
  • Deciding where to get divorced
  • International families reaching an agreement that works across borders
  • Enforcing foreign maintenance orders
  • Enforcing foreign financial orders
  • Moving abroad with your children after separation
  • Preventing a former partner from moving abroad with your children.

Tees is a full-service top-tier Legal 500 firm, which offers a joined-up service for all your legal requirements. We’ll support you in all areas of family law from divorce mediation to court appearances, and prenuptial and postnuptial agreements.

Our clients range from high-net-worth individuals with complex finances to those with more straightforward needs. We also specialise in the agricultural sector, having a sound understanding of the relationship between business and personal needs.

We have a team of in-house independent financial advisers who work closely with our lawyers to deliver all the advice you need. Our IFAs are regulated and authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority, which means we are accountable for all the advice we give.

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