Welcome to Expatriate Law

Family Law Specialists

Our highly respected team of international divorce and family lawyers are all English qualified solicitors or barristers. Instructing a solicitor whilst living overseas can be a daunting prospect; many clients tell us that they felt a ‘weight off their shoulders’ having contacted us. Our team of barristers, solicitors and mediators have over 100 years of legal training, knowledge and experience between them, showing dedication and commitment to each and every client. We are trusted family law advisers not only to individuals but to other law firms, embassies and multinational employers of British expatriates.

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Family Law Specialists

Our lawyers advise on a range of UK family law issues involving expats, from the separation of multi-national couples to the safe recovery of abducted children. Meet our team of English lawyers.
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International Divorce Lawyers

We advise many hundreds of British expatriates on family law matters each year. Our clients reside across the world, but in particular in expatriate hubs in the Middle East, in Africa, and Asia.
Our Lawyers

International Divorce

Our clients are reassured by our team’s international experience and training, together with our local knowledge of issues affecting expatriates.
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International divorce solicitors
& family lawyers

Our team of English lawyers are specialists in international divorce and family law, conducting divorces for expatriates through the UK courts.

Contact Us

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Email: info@expatriatelaw.com
Telephone: (+44) 20 3096 7169
Fax: (+44) 808 280 0130

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Our Expertise

Expatriate Law are Specialists in International Divorce and Family Law

Divorce

Our team of English lawyers are specialists in international divorce and family law, conducting divorces for expatriates through the UK courts. On a daily basis we advise expat clients worldwide, in particular the main expat hubs of Dubai, Qatar, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Japan and Kenya. We only act for expats, meaning our lawyers are thoroughly trained and experienced in this complex field. Clients regularly praise us for our firm negotiating skills, ensuring the best possible outcomes are achieved.

Prenuptial Agreements

Are you an expat who was born in England, to Indian parents, marrying a German expat, but live in Singapore? Are you confused as to where you should obtain a prenuptial agreement, how and when it should be done? We regularly advise multinational couples on prenuptial agreements, and liaise with a close network of family lawyers in other jurisdictions where required. Our specialist team will guide you through the process with careful advice and negotiations, to ensure that you have an enforceable agreement that meets your requirements and circumstances.

Division of Assets

Divorce and separation will most likely involve the division of matrimonial assets. Such assets could include properties, shares, bank accounts or simply furniture. You may have concerns about how you will manage financially following your separation, and how you will meet the everyday outgoings for yourself or any children if you have not been the main earner in the family. As an expat, you may be concerned about the inclusion of assets in your home country or other jurisdictions. Our team will set out clear and concise advice about your financial entitlement and how to achieve it, and guide you through the process with confidence.

Custody Disputes

Divorce and separation can be more painful when children are involved. Following separation, expat parents may feel uncertain as to which of them will have day to day care of the children and how arrangements can work practically in terms of visas, sponsorship, accommodation and work related benefits. Living abroad as an expat can make these issues appear more complex. Our lawyers are experienced in the cross over of laws that can apply during expat divorce and the associated children issues, and have close working relationships with family lawyers in other jurisdictions, to ensure full advice.

Child Abduction

Often due to fear and uncertainty, a parent may decide to permanently take a child from their place of residence without the consent of the other parent. This causes considerable turmoil for the child and left-behind parent. Our lawyers will sensitively advise on this specialist area of law.

Sharia & Local Law Issues

We appreciate that living as an expat in the Middle East, you may be concerned about how Sharia law could affect you. It is important for all expats to be aware that in relation to children disputes on divorce or separation, it is usually the law of the country in which the children live that applies, rather than the law of their home country. Read our advice pages for detailed information on Sharia law for expats or contact us for bespoke advice.

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