The breakdown of a marriage can have dire consequences. This is made worse when a marriage breaks down whilst living abroad. The severity of the potential consequences highlight the need for expatriates to plan their move abroad carefully. One in ten British people live abroad. That’s a lot of expatriates, and it’s not just retirees…
DetailsIn this article, Hannah McCrindle, solicitor at Expatriate Law reviews some reported cases involving the division of assets following a short marriage. When a marriage has been short, contributions are more likely to be relevant in the context of determining the division of assets and determining what is and what is not matrimonial property. The…
DetailsThe UK appears to be heading towards a cliff-edge no-deal Brexit. Or not. Until we have clarity about what will happen on 29 March, every industry and professional discipline must prepare for the possibility of an abrupt cutting of ties with the EU. The Law Society and Resolution has produced a guidance note to family…
DetailsThere is no facility by which to formally register a foreign divorce in England & Wales per se. However, a divorce that took place abroad will be valid in the jurisdiction of England & Wales if, as under the rules of the Family Law Act 1986, the issued foreign order is valid under the law…
DetailsFamily Law Conference in Dubai On 12th to 14th November, 85 family lawyers from around the world met to discuss family law issues, and in particular family law in the Middle East. Speakers included a number of lawyers practising in the region including Elham Hassan from Bahrain, Mert Yalcin from Turkey, Sumaiya al Balushi from…
DetailsJurisdiction for Divorce in Indonesia A party can file divorce proceedings in Indonesia court if one of the married couples: is an Indonesian citizen; is domiciled in Indonesia at the time of the law suit; and has a substantial connection with Indonesia. Divorce in Indonesia Under Law Number 1 of 1974 on Marriage (“1974…
DetailsExpat Focus Podcast: Alexandra Tribe Did you know that the country you choose to divorce in can directly impact what assets you’re left with? Or that being an unmarried expat couple is a legal issue in some countries? Do you know how the laws of the country you’re living in apply to your children, if…
DetailsChild and spousal maintenance as an expat, through the English courts Mary and John are both British and were married for 25 years enjoying a high standard of living as expats in Singapore. One day John announced that he was miserable in the relationship and wanted to divorce Mary. Shortly after, John terminated the tenancy…
DetailsExpat couple in Dubai with a choice of jurisdiction in which to divorce Andrew and Molly live in Dubai. Andrew was born in Scotland but has a British father. He holds a British passport. Molly is an Australian citizen. Andrew has not lived in England since 2003. The total assets of the marriage are valued…
DetailsBritish expat couple in Tokyo with corporate and inherited assets to be divided on divorce Including 5 years of premarital cohabitation moving seamlessly into marriage, Adam and Kim had been married for 20 years. There are two children of the marriage aged 19 and 15. The parties’ significant assets fall into three categories – the…
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