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Expatriate Law advise on the full range of family law issues, for expats who are married or separated, same sex couples, those considering marriage and wanting to protect their wealth and those with children. Read our free advice guides below to learn more about the work we undertake and how we may assist you. Our case studies may also offer some useful insight.

Our Annual Review – 2023

Annual Review 2023 Happy New Year! On behalf of all at Expatriate Law, I would like to wish you a…

Welcome, David Hansford

Welcome, David Hansford We are thrilled to announce that David Hansford has joined our London team as Associate Solicitor. David…

Pensions and overseas divorce

Pension sharing following an overseas divorce Updated: 4 December 2023 First published: 7 January 2020 Do you have a pension…

Big Win at Family Law Awards 2023

Big Win at Family Law Awards 2023 We rounded off last year with two finalists in the category of ‘International…
Domicile - what is it and why do we have it?

Domicile

What is domicile and why do we have it? Everyone has a domicile. The requirement to have a domicile is…
UK Singapore Divorce

Issues in UK/Singapore Divorce

Issues in UK / Singapore divorce and family matters Sonny Patel, partner and head of Expatriate Law’s Singapore office, summarises…

European Divorce Series: Italy

European Interview Series: Italy In this instalment of our European interview series, Sophie Capo-Bianco, Senior Associate at Expatriate Law, interviews…
Child abduction Singapore

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.…

Our Annual Review – 2022

Annual Review 2022 Happy New YearAwards and RecognitionsNotable and Reported CasesSpeaking engagementsThe divorce journey for British expats in SingaporeIn the…
Thinking of divorcing in Belgium? Click here to watch the interview

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,…

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.…

European Divorce Series: Portugal

European Interview Series: Portugal The latest installment in our series looks at divorce as a foreign national in Portugal. Essential…
Promised the house

I was Promised the House!

The Promise of a Property – What Are Your Rights? If someone promises you a property or an interest in…
British Expat divorce in Sweden Q&A interview

European Divorce Series: Sweden

European Interview Series: Sweden Thinking of divorcing in Sweden? This interview is essential viewing and provides an overview for international…
British Expat divorce in Spain Q&A - 1x1

European Interview Series: Spain

European Interview Series: Spain Alexandra Tribe, Managing Partner at Expatriate Law, interviews divorce lawyer Mónica Bardají Pujadas of Bardají Avocats…

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,…
No Fault Divorce

No Fault Divorce

No Fault Divorce The new law explained At long last the change that we have all been waiting for is…
Jewish divorce and the Get

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…