Family & Private Client
Advice on family and personal matters that cross borders — divorce and financial settlements, arrangements for children, and the protection of family assets.
Submit a Legal Matter◆What this area covers
Cross-border divorce and financial settlements
Arrangements for children and relocation
Recognition of foreign marriages and orders
Family trusts and asset protection
Inheritance and succession questions
Domestic disputes with an international element
◆When professional counsel may be required
When a family matter involves more than one country, when a child’s residence or relocation is in question, or when family assets are held abroad.
◆How Aulelis approaches the matter
We identify the jurisdictions and courts with jurisdiction, consider recognition and enforcement, and coordinate sensitively with qualified family counsel in each country.
◆Typical documents and information
- Marriage, divorce and court documents
- Details of assets and their locations
- Correspondence and agreements between the parties
- Documents relating to children and their residence
◆Jurisdiction considerations
Which court has jurisdiction, the recognition of foreign marriages and orders, child abduction and relocation rules, and the treatment of foreign assets on divorce.
◆Potential legal pathways
Negotiated agreementMediationCourt proceedingsRecognition and enforcement abroad
◆Frequently asked questions
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