International couples can often get divorced in more than one country. Where you get divorced can have a significant impact on the financial settlement that you receive and the amount of time that it takes to get divorced. You therefore need to find out what your options are before divorce proceedings are started.
- If you are from England or Wales but currently live in another country, you may not be able to get divorced here unless you or your spouse returns to live here for a period of time. You are likely to be able to get divorced where you currently live. Taking specialist advice at an early stage can help you decide if you need to take certain actions to make sure that you are in the best possible position should you decide to divorce
- If you are not from England or Wales but currently live in England or Wales, you are likely to be able to get divorced here
- If you are not from England or Wales but your spouse is and neither of you currently lives here, you may be able to get divorced here