We have won cases in international Family issues; from bigamy to matters concerning kidnapping.

From our offices in Auckland and the UAE we regularly handle Trans-Tasman issues as well as complications involving Middle Eastern and Southeast Asian countries.

We work internationally in commercial and finance matters and bring this experience to global family law. Contact Our Principal Directly

This expertise allows us to handle any issues in international children and kidnapping, Interpol and financial issues across borders including proceedings brought in multiple jurisdictions. Please contact our principal directly for a no obligation discussion on what your options and costs will be.

Even if it appears simple, clients should seek legal advice so as not to compromise their rights in parenting or financial matters in any issues involving global parenting, assets or marriage.

Where your case involves an international aspect, there are often complicating factors which require specialist family lawyers with experience of international matters. We have that experience, together with close links and sometimes joint ownership of law firms throughout the world.

Our global expertise and presence allows us to understand and deal with issues relating to the laws that exist in many countries outside Australia and the different basis on which marriages and child disputes are dealt with.

We see people in very varying stages, from those who have not yet separated but are considering their options, to those who may have been divorced for a long time.

In keeping with our philosophy of giving you options and not taking a “one size fits all” approach, you have choices for your first consultation including a free “meet and greet”, a short appointment or a longer appointment.

We will guide you as to which of our lawyers is likely to be the best option for you and your case. You will also have the option of seeing us at our office, or if you are further afield or international, an online conference call can easily be arranged.

There are important tips and traps to be aware of if you plan to separate and you have international issues such as you were married overseas, there are children or assets of any of the other partner overseas.

Being fully informed of the legal framework will ensure that your separation proceeds smoothly. It will also ensure that you do not inadvertently impact on your family law property settlement, spousal maintenance claim or parenting matter.

it is strongly recommended that you obtain legal advice from us so that you do not do something that will prejudice your position.