Top Ten Myths in International Family Law

11 Dec 2020

There are a lot of myths and misconceptions about international family law issues. Here is our top 10:

1. I have to divorce in the country where I was married.
2. If my child's other parent refuses to allow me to relocate abroad with the children there is nothing I can do.
3. I'm okay, my same sex marriage will be recognised across the world.
4. My husband's foreign lawyer is dealing with the divorce and the finances and all I have to do is sign.
5. I can buy a child from a third world country.
6. The English courts cannot touch my assets abroad.
7. It's not Child Abduction if I go back to my home country with our child.
8. Marrying a British Citizen guarantees­ I can live in the UK forever.
9. England doesn't recognise polygamy.
10. Any lawyer is able to deal with international family law issues.

If you have any international family law queries please contact us by telephone on +44 (0) 203 178 5668 or below

David Hodson OBE MCIArb
dh@davidhodson.com
The International Family Law Group LLP
www.iflg.uk.com
© December 2020