Few married couples making the decision to emigrate to another country are secretly considering the possibility that it will all end in divorce which is why so many get caught out when it happens.
While living abroad can represent a new start for a family and a chance to experience a better standard of living, if there are tensions within a marriage, better weather and the excitement of living in a different country can soon wear off.
The biggest issues that can arise from divorce when living abroad can include spousal maintenance or lack of it. In this post-Brexit era in particular there are already concerns that divorce settlements may be affected by volatility in the financial markets.
There are also problems that might arise with pensions. In some cases a wife may need to prove that she is domiciled in the UK in order to gain a share of that pension. Who gets what in these cases depends on jurisdiction and where the couple was living at the time divorce proceedings started.
If you would like to receive advice on the implications of divorce while living overseas, out experts can help ensure that you achieve the best possible outcomes in your particular case.