International Divorce Lawyers
International divorces require special knowledge and skills.
This website provides reliable information about international divorces, written by experts, and the names of experts wordwide.
Countries
For a number of countries, we provide a brief description of how the law in that country deals international divorces and what the divorce procedure is like in that country.
International divorces
International divorces are different from other divorces.
These are some of the aspects of an international divorce that need extra attention from an expert lawyer:
- Which court has jurisdiction to decide on the divorce and related issues (division of assets, alimony, custody, access)?
- Which law applies to the matrimonial property?
- Will the divorce be recognised in other countries?
- How can the court’s decision be enforced in another country?
- How can the need for alimony and the ability to pay alimony be calculated when the parties live in different countries?
- How can different cultures be taken into account in an international parenting plan?
- How can differences in holiday schedules and travel costs and travel time be taken into account in an international parenting plan?
- What are the consequences if one country recognises a same-sex marriage but another country does not?
Find a lawyer or mediator
For a number of countries, we provide a list of lawyers and mediators who can assist you with your international divorce, who can write an international parenting plan or assist in preventing conflicts and in negotiating and litigating.
Latest contributions
Amicable divorce… in trial!
Sometimes an amicable divorce is not as simple as it seems. This article examines the case of two French citizens who, in their attempt to divorce by mutual consent in Greece, were forced to resort to a complex legal “manoeuvre” in order to settle the property issues arising from their separation with legal certainty. At the same time, the article highlights a gap in Greek law concerning foreign citizens residing in Greece who wish to divorce by mutual consent but were not married here and therefore their marriage is not registered with the competent registry office.
Enforceability of prenuptial agreements in Italy
The Italian Supreme Court, by its ruling n. 20415 issued on 21 July 2025, has generated significant discussion concerning the enforceability of prenuptial agreements in Italy. Prenuptial agreements are void in Italy as they are considered contrary to the Italian...
Transparency in Family Law
The Vince v Vince case is a landmark moment in the ongoing debate about openness in family courts. It highlights the legal system’s evolving approach to balancing press freedom, privacy, and public accountability.
As England continues to refine its approach to transparency, this case serves as a key example of the challenges and progress in modernising family law.
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