International Law Specialists
International Family Lawyers
Our international divorce and family lawyers advise on all cases with an international aspect.
McAlister Family Law has a dedicated international family law team that specialises in all aspects of cross-border disputes and works with other independent lawyers across the globe to help resolve international family law disputes.
It is crucial to get timely advice on international family law issues not least because the outcomes in different countries can vary significantly.
International Services
The Type of Clients We Can Help
Our international children and family law experts have represented clients from a vast number of countries and have helped to deliver life-changing results.
Our lawyers draw on their specialist knowledge, transnational aids, and worldwide contacts to advise a range of clients including:
- UK nationals living or working abroad
- Foreign nationals living or working in England and Wales or considering moving to England and Wales
- Foreign nationals living abroad who want to divorce in England and Wales
- Parents whose children have been taken abroad without their consent
- Parents who want to relocate abroad or who want to generate or enforce arrangements affecting their children
- Parents seeking parental orders in connection with surrogacy arrangements
- Foreign trustees, settlors, beneficiaries, and family offices
- Same-sex couples seeking advice on their foreign marriage or civil partnership
- Foreign lawyers
International Children Law Experts
Our specialist child law solicitors have a distinguished history of providing representation in international child law proceedings for all parties including:
- Local authorities
- Parents
- Children
- CAFCASS
- Official solicitor
- International governments
Our experts advise on all international child law issues relating to the international movement of children, whether international child abduction, an application to take children permanently to live aboard, international surrogacy or adoption, forced marriage aboard, or vulnerable or trafficked children.
We also have expertise in urgent cases requiring injunctions, wardship, and the inherent jurisdiction of the courts. We are regularly instructed at short notice in cases where our specialists have sought emergency relief and protective measures, requiring a swift and appropriate response from the courts.
International Divorce and Expat Divorce Isn’t a Problem with Us
If your marriage has come to an end and there is no prospect of a reconciliation, divorce should be one of your primary considerations.
As an expat, it may be that more than one country or jurisdiction is available to you. Choosing the wrong jurisdiction for your case could have catastrophic consequences and it is paramount that specialist advice is sought.
In addition to international and expat divorce, our team also advises on:
- Jurisdiction disputes including advice on the most appropriate jurisdiction for divorce
- Recognition of foreign marriages and divorces
- Recognition of foreign/domestic civil partnerships and same-sex marriages
- Financial provision following a foreign divorce
- Enforcement of court orders abroad and foreign court orders in England and Wales
- Cohabitation agreements
- Pre- and post-nuptial agreements
Reach out to Our Team of International Lawyers Today
If your case has an international or cross-border element, we can help. Our experts have years of experience in international law so no matter how complex your situation might be, we’ve got you covered.
To chat with our team, phone us on 0333 202 6433 or send us an email at hello@mcalisterfamilylaw.co.uk.