International Divorce Maintenance

“Daniel is phenomenal. He's the person you go to if you have a tricky question about European law. He really understands and gets the dynamic of a case and knows how to run complicated, difficult litigation.”

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International maintenance claims can include the following:

  • Spousal maintenance (or alimony in the US) paid on a monthly basis
  • Child maintenance paid on a monthly basis

In certain circumstances, it can also include:

  • Provision for a home
  • A lump sum in lieu of maintenance
  • Pension orders

It is essential that you take expert advice from specialist international maintenance claims solicitors before making a financial application or applying for divorce as this may affect the maintenance that you receive.

Brexit

If you are a foreign national living in the UK or a UK national married to a foreign national, Brexit has affected how the English Courts and the EU courts now will deal with divorce, maintenance and children cases. It is essential that you take expert advice on your situation as there is now a greater possibility of proceedings in more than one country which could result in conflicting decisions from different countries and depending on your financial circumstances this may or may not be to your advantage.  At Michelmores we have expert international financial lawyers who can advise on the best outcome for you in this  country as well as access to a network of foreign lawyers who can help devise the right strategy for you.

To speak with one of our Family law team, please contact us on 0800 923 0400.

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Daniel Eames
Daniel Eames
Partner
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Pippa Allsop
Pippa Allsop
Senior Associate
Yuliya Reed
Yuliya Reed
Associate
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Sarah Green
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