


BRITISH EXPATS IN SINGAPORE







Issues in UK/Singapore Divorce
Sonny Patel, senior solicitor and head of Expatriate Law’s Singapore office summarises common issues arising in UK/Singapore divorce and family law issues. As if a divorce is not difficult enough,…
European Divorce Series: Italy
European Interview Series: Italy In this installment of our European interview series, Sophie Capo-Bianco, Senior Associate at Expatriate Law, interviews Italian lawyer Veronica Dindo of Studio Legale Veronica Dindo, based…
A child abducted from Singapore to England
A child abducted from Singapore to England A Hague Convention Summary return application A Singaporean/British couple have two dual-nationality children. After a number of years of discussion and planning, the…
Our Annual Review – 2022
Annual Review 2022 Happy New YearAwards and RecognitionsNotable and Reported CasesSpeaking engagementsThe divorce journey for British expats in SingaporeIn the MediaInternational Family Law Conference (April 2023)Meet the TeamHappy New YearLooking…
Financial considerations in a US-UK divorce
Financial considerations in a US-UK divorce Overview If you’re a US citizen based in the UK and considering divorce, this article sets out the steps for divorce and how to…
Child Maintenance claims against High Earners
Child Maintenance claims against High Earners If you are not married and separated from the other parent, you may be entitled to child maintenance. This article follows on from guide…
European Divorce Series: Belgium
European Interview Series: Belgium In our latest installment in our European interview series, Sophie Capo-Bianco, Senior Associate at Expatriate Law, interviews Belgian lawyer Ferenc Ballegeer of FB-Tax based in Brussels,…
Three Expatriate Law finalists announced for top award
Three Expatriate Law finalists announced for top award Expatriate Law is thrilled to announce not one, not two, but three finalists at this year’s Family Law Awards 2022. Byron James…
Financial Claims for Children of Unmarried Parents (Schedule 1)
Financial Claims for Children of Unmarried Parents Can I get child maintenance if I’m not married and separated from the other parent? If you are not married and separated from…
Child and Spousal Maintenance Explained
Spousal and child maintenance – what’s the difference? Spousal maintenance Spousal maintenance can be ordered for married couples who separate. It is payable to you if your income or assets…
Expatriate Law International Family Law Conference
Our conference booking site is now live! BOOK HERE We extend a warm welcome to family lawyers wishing to attend our conference in Abu Dhabi on Thursday 27 and Friday…
European Divorce Series: Portugal
European Interview Series: Portugal The latest installment in our series looks at divorce as a foreign national in Portugal. Essential viewing for anyone thinking about divorce whilst based in Portugal,…
The Child Maintenance Service and how to calculate child maintenance
What is Child Maintenance and the Child Maintenance Service? Child Maintenance is where payments are made to the resident parent by a non-resident parent for the benefit of the child.…
Treatment of foreign nuptial agreements under English law
Treatment of foreign nuptial agreements under English law A nuptial agreement sets out how a married couple are to own their assets in the event they were to go through…
Divorce in the UK for American Nationals
Divorce and Separation for US Nationals in the UK The world today is a global village. So many separating couples have international elements to their relationship. They may work or…
I was Promised the House!
The Promise of a Property – What Are Your Rights? If someone promises you a property or an interest in a property, what can you do if they go back…
European Divorce Series: Sweden
European Interview Series: Sweden Thinking of divorcing in Sweden? This interview is essential viewing and provides an overview for international divorce in Sweden. Hero Lomas, Partner at Expatriate Law, interviews…
European Interview Series: Spain
European Interview Series: Spain Alexandra Tribe, Managing Partner at Expatriate Law, interviews divorce lawyer Mónica Bardají Pujadas of Bardají Avocats on the divorce process for British families living in Spain.…
Tips for Reducing Your Legal Fees
Tips for Reducing your Legal Fees Unfortunately, like with any legal issues, legal costs can escalate within family law matters, especially when one party refuses to cooperate and is generally…
Divorce Dictionary: the Legal Jargon Explained
Divorce Dictionary: the Legal Jargon Explained Within divorce proceedings, there are words and phrases which will seem alien at first but they will become familiar over time. For example, the…
An International Lawyer’s Perspective on TOLATA
An International Lawyer’s Perspective on TOLATA An event by Coram Chambers and Expatriate Law. In this webinar, our speakers take a deep dive into the world of TOLATA, sharing tips…
No Fault Divorce
No Fault Divorce The new law explained At long last the change that we have all been waiting for is finally on the horizon. On 6th April 2022, the no…
Child Maintenance: Is the Law Fit for Purpose?
Child Maintenance: Is the Law Fit for Purpose? Byron James discusses child maintenance with the brilliant Andrzej Bojarski, James Pirrie and Oscar Smith in front of over 550 registered. The…
Jewish Divorce and the Get
Jewish Divorce and the Get How we can help: Our firm advises British expats overseas and those expats with links to England on divorce and family law. This article sets out…
Implications of Divorce on the Visa and Immigration Status of British Expats in Singapore
Implications of Divorce on the Visa and Immigration Status of British Expats in Singapore Hilary Rupawalla, Singapore qualified family lawyer and paralegal at Expatriate Law Asia, discusses the implications of…
Meet the Team
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.
Divorcing from outside the UK
Expat Divorce in Spain
British Expat Divorce in Spain Where to start How we can help: Our firm advises British expats overseas and those expats with links to England on divorce and family law. …
Expat Divorce in Australia
British Expat Divorce in Australia This summary considers how Anglo-Australian family law issues may affect international families. This can arise as follows: Where the only relevant law is the law…
Expat Divorce in France
British Expat Divorce in France: Where to Start How we can help: Our firm advises British expats overseas and those expats with links to England on divorce and family law.…
Expat divorce in Indonesia
British Expat Divorce in Indonesia How we can help: Our firm advises British expats overseas and those expats with links to England on divorce and family law. Thinking about divorce?…
Expat divorce in Malta
Divorce in Malta How we can help: Our firm advises British expats overseas and those expats with links to England on divorce and family law. This article sets out the…
Expat divorce in Kenya
British Expat Divorce in Kenya: Where to Start. How we can help: Our lawyers provide divorce and family law advice for British expats living in Kenya and international families with…
Expat divorce in Switzerland
British Expat Divorce in Switzerland: Where to Start. How we can help: Our firm advises British expats overseas and those expats with links to England on divorce and family law.…
Expat divorce in Texas
Expat divorce in Texas How we can help: Our firm advises British expats overseas and those expats with links to England on divorce and family law. This article sets out…
Expat divorce in China
British Expat Divorce in China: Where to start. How we can help: Our firm advises British expats overseas and those expats with links to England on divorce and family law.…
Expat divorce in Kuwait
British expat divorce in Kuwait How we can help: Our firm advises British expats overseas and those expats with links to England on divorce and family law. This article sets…