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Rayner my parade! The importance of specialist advice.
Jemma Brimblecombe
5 February 2024
Reflections on International Considerations
It is often a surprise to our international clients how stark the differences can be in family law and procedure worldwide. In almost every case involving parties either born, or living in Europe or further afield, there has been a conversation in which clients express shock at different elements of the English system. This is particularly true of financial cases.
9 November 2023
Why “where” matters – jurisdiction considerations for international divorces
The question of whether to seek a divorce is one over which many people agonise. However, for divorcing couples with international connections, the associated questions of when and in which country to get divorced are also extremely important considerations, and ones which can have serious repercussions for the outcome.
28 July 2023
The Court of Appeal’s decision in Re S (Children: Parentage and Jurisdiction) [2023] EWCA Civ 897
The Court of Appeal has today released its judgment in the case of Re S (Children: Parentage and Jurisdiction) [2023] EWCA Civ 897, which was heard earlier this year.
12 January 2023
Montrez-moi l’argent – principales différences entre les demandes d’ordre financier françaises et anglaises dans le cadre d’une procédure de divorce
La requête en divorce a été déposée. L’on peut à présent se concentrer sur l’un des deux autres éléments essentiels d’une séparation, à savoir l’aspect financier. La procédure sur les mesures financières et la décision finale sont un facteur décisif dans le choix du lieu du divorce. De nombreux clients supposent que les procédures en Angleterre et en France sont similaires. Cela n’est pourtant pas le cas.
12 January 2023
Show me the money – key differences between French and English financial order applications in divorce proceedings
The divorce petition has been lodged. The focus can now switch to the two other key components of a separation, of which one is the finances. The process of applying for a financial order, and what order is made at the end, will be an important factor in deciding where to divorce. Many clients assume that processes in England and in France are largely similar. However, this is not the case. In this blog, we summarise the key stages in both French and English financial order applications, including the application, supporting information, hearings, criteria and available orders.
