International law, procedures and requirements regarding all aspects of family law such as divorce, financial settlements, child custody and maintenance, are significantly different from laws in England and Wales.
Obtaining legal advice from international divorce lawyers at an early stage when considering an international divorce is essential as this largely affects any matrimonial assets, provisions for your children, tax, inheritance and immigration status, to name but a few. The court that receives the first divorce petition will stipulate where your divorce will take place and which country will have jurisdiction in your divorce.
The country your divorce takes place in will have a big impact on your financial settlement arising out of your divorce. The requirements to divorce in a certain country will depend on the following:
In certain circumstances, you may be able to choose the jurisdiction that will deal with your divorce and therefore may be more likely to obtain a better outcome. It is, therefore, vital to act fast and obtain legal advice at the earliest opportunity from an international divorce solicitor.