International Divorce

Expert guidance in a complex situation

When you are facing the prospect of divorce from a spouse who has ties to a country other than yours, it is essential that you contact an attorney with expertise in international divorce. At the Law Offices of Lawrence S. Katz, P.A. we have considerable experience in this area and the significant jurisdictional issues it presents, and we stand ready to assist you at this difficult time. 

Different courts may have widely varying approaches to questions of asset distribution and child custody. It pays to consult with an attorney at the earliest possible stage if you are contemplating divorce, or if you believe that your spouse is contemplating divorce. In an international setting, our expertise in all aspects of a divorce case, including locating and distributing offshore assets, can provide a substantial benefit to you as the client.  

Important questions involving your financial and legal rights could be answered quite differently, depending on the country where the divorce action is heard. For example, there is law to the effect that divorce cases are heard in the first valid jurisdiction in which they are filed.  This can result in a race to the courthouse, as the spouses attempt to file in the jurisdiction most favorable to their interests.

It is thus essential that you have the best information up front and as quickly as possible if you suspect that a divorce is pending. Otherwise, you may face the prospect of defending a divorce in a foreign courtroom with all the attendant difficulties of travel expenses, language barriers, unfamiliar laws, and vastly differing cultural norms.

Contact the Law Offices of Lawrence S. Katz, P.A. at 305.670.3656 for expert advice on all aspects of international divorce and paternity, or use our contact form.