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International divorce

Trusted legal support for divorces involving overseas assets, international moves or multiple jurisdictions.
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We're proactive

We don’t just look after you, we look out for you.  That means we bring you insights, advice and keep you up to date on all kinds of legal matters so you can keep ahead.

We’re expert-led

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.

We talk your language

The legal and financial matters might be complex, but we aim to keep things straightforward and explain everything in terms that are relevant to you.

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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 international divorce team helps you understand how different legal systems may affect your situation. We’ll help you streamline your divorce arrangements, keeping time and costs to a minimum.

Where should I get divorced?

Where proceedings take place can significantly influence timing, cost and financial outcomes. Each country has a different legal system and sometimes it’s better for one or both partners if the divorce takes place abroad.  Once we’ve assessed your situation, we’ll recommend the most suitable country for your divorce.

Do I need international legal advice?

Using courts in England and Wales may be the most cost-effective approach, but there are a number of circumstances where you’ll need the help of an international divorce lawyer. For example, if you were born in another country, were married abroad, live or have lived abroad or have overseas assets. 

Managing overseas assets and obligations

We help ensure full and accurate disclosure of international property, trusts and income, and advise on enforcing or challenging foreign financial and maintenance orders. If relocation is planned or already underway, we can advise on children, residency and travel, 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.

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Our expertise

Our international divorce lawyers can help with a range of issues including:

  • A partner wanting the divorce to take place abroad
  • Enforcing foreign maintenance orders
  • Enforcing foreign financial orders
  • Moving abroad with your children after divorce
  • 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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