International Family Law
Navigating family disputes that span multiple countries can be overwhelming, particularly when different legal systems and cultural considerations are involved. Whether you are facing a divorce abroad, dealing with international child custody questions, or seeking to arrange financial settlements across jurisdictions, partnering with experienced international family solicitors is crucial for achieving a favourable outcome. At Sterling Law, we pride ourselves on our deep understanding of UK and foreign legal frameworks, ensuring that our clients receive comprehensive support during these challenging times.
Sterling Law is a company with expertise in not just UK law, but also EU law, and many other nations. Why is this important? Well, as families become more mobile and the world becomes more globalised, it is common for parents to move around, whether one or both, and it is important to understand and consider the local laws and how they relate to family life.
Our Services
Almost all the areas of family law which our experts cover in the UK, we can cover equally well internationally in a variety of countries.
- Overseas divorce and separation. Handling all aspects of divorce, civil partnership dissolution, and related financial settlements when one or both parties reside outside the UK.
- Child custody and relocation. Advising on international child arrangements, including disputes over custody, abduction, or relocation orders.
- Property and asset division. Assisting clients with managing and dividing property, ensuring compliance with relevant local regulations.
- International surrogacy. Assisting intended parents in navigating surrogacy arrangements abroad, including compliance with British parentage laws, obtaining Parental Orders, and addressing immigration concerns.
- Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements. Crafting robust pre- and postnuptial agreements that account for cross-border assets and potential jurisdictional issues.
- Enforcement of foreign orders. Assisting with recognition and enforcement of child maintenance, spousal maintenance, and other legal orders obtained in foreign courts.
Get in Touch
If you are confronting a cross-border family dispute or seeking proactive legal advice on international family matters, Sterling Law is here to help. Our dedicated team is ready to discuss your situation, explore available options, and devise a tailored strategy aimed at securing the most favourable outcome. We are ranked in the top 100 nationally for our Family Law expertise, and as being better than 96% of firms for value for money. Contact us today to learn more about our services and to schedule an initial consultation.
