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International Res Judicata: Should Australian family law provide a second bite of the cherry when the first bite abroad was unfair or inadequate?

Prof David Hodson OBE KC(Hons) MCIArb & Michael Allum 8 July 2019

At the 17th Australian Family Lawyers’ Conference in Fiji, David Hodson presented a paper, written with Michael Allum giving a global overview of the circumstances in which some countries will grant financial provision even though a divorce and financial order has already been made in another country. It asks whether

International Forum on Online Courts London, December 2018: an international family lawyer’s perspective

Prof David Hodson OBE KC(Hons) MCIArb 7 February 2019

On 3 and 4 December 2018, the first International Forum on Online Courts was held in London. There were 300 delegates from about 30 different countries. It undertook an international review of what is happening in many countries around the world. It looked at technological issues, matters of access to

Watershed moment for UK surrogacy law

Helen Blackburn 3 January 2019

The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 2008 (Remedial) Order 2018 comes into force today (3 January 2019) enabling single people for the very first time to apply for parental orders. Parental orders are the mechanism in the UK by which intended parents are able to become the legal parents of

EU Matrimonial Property Regime Regulation

Prof David Hodson OBE KC(Hons) MCIArb 29 October 2018

The Regulation The EU Matrimonial Property Regulation is 2016/1103 with a full title of Council Regulation of 24 June 2016 implementing enhanced cooperation in the area of jurisdiction, applicable law and the recognition and enforcement of decisions in matters of Matrimonial Property regimes. It should be read alongside Council Regulation

How to keep your divorce amicable

Lucy Loizou 22 October 2018

As a divorce lawyer (specialising in cases with an international connection), I often see how acrimonious divorces can become with cases ending up in Court, and sometimes taking years to conclude. This can be a stressful time for all involved, emotions often run high and sadly children can often become

Do the UAE Visa changes really help divorcees?

Lucy Greenwood 21 October 2018

According to the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship, UAE: ‘The aim is to give women the opportunity to adjust their social and economic status after the loss of the head of the family’ What are the new Rules for Divorcees in UAE? Since 21 October 2018 divorcees living in

The Do’s and Don’ts when relationships begin to strain abroad

Lucy Greenwood 4 July 2018

DO’S DO go and see a specialist international family lawyer in the country where you reside as soon as possible. The meeting is for information gathering and confidential. You will feel empowered by doing so. DO then consider doing the same exercise in the country where you and your spouse have the

Issues of Gender Discrimination in the context of international divorce

Lucy Greenwood 4 July 2018

It can be exciting and romantic to move to a new country for your partner, but a loss of work opportunities and self-esteem can follow. Relationships can become strained and the inequality of your relationship can become even more apparent. As a family law practitioner in England the careers, opportunities

English Civil Partnerships may not be recognised abroad

Prof David Hodson OBE KC(Hons) MCIArb 3 January 2018

Civil partnership was introduced into English law by 2004 legislation for same-sex couples. It was then anticipated it would answer the need for same-sex couples to have a civil state registered relationship but short of same-sex marriage. It was treated in law as equivalent of marriage. Within a decade, in

Innovative New International Family Law Arbitration Scheme Launched Today in Fiji

Prof David Hodson OBE KC(Hons) MCIArb 4 September 2017

A new and innovative arbitration scheme has been launched today (4 September 2017) at the 16th Australian Family Lawyers Conference, held in Fiji. Prof. Patrick Parkinson and David Hodson, two of the world’s leading international family lawyers, launched ‘The International Family Law Arbitration Scheme’ (IFLAS). Designed to help international families

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International Res Judicata: Should Australian family law provide a second bite of the cherry when the first bite abroad was unfair or inadequate?

International Forum on Online Courts London, December 2018: an international family lawyer’s perspective

Watershed moment for UK surrogacy law

EU Matrimonial Property Regime Regulation

How to keep your divorce amicable

Do the UAE Visa changes really help divorcees?

The Do’s and Don’ts when relationships begin to strain abroad

Issues of Gender Discrimination in the context of international divorce

English Civil Partnerships may not be recognised abroad

Innovative New International Family Law Arbitration Scheme Launched Today in Fiji

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