A change in the law, coming into effect possibly later in 2019, will alter the procedure for obtaining a marriage certificate for weddings in the Anglican Church. In future, couples will only obtain a marriage document at the time of the wedding with the marriage certificate being provided subsequently by
As there can be dramatic financial and other differences for an international family in proceedings in one country or another, jurisdiction is fundamentally important. It is sometimes based on nationality. But some countries prevent citizens having nationality of more than one country. International family lawyers need to be aware of
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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