International Divorce Lawyers Australia

Navigate cross-border complexities confidently with a team equipped with a nuanced understanding of Australian and international family law principles.

Our team recognises that national family law matters can be complex, and it’s necessary to work with legal practitioners who are well-versed in the Family Law Act of Australia, as well as relevant overseas divorce and property settlement laws.

We regularly assist clients who are married overseas and in Australia to finalise matters related to an overseas marriage, as well as property settlement and international asset splitting at the end of a relationship.

Assisting clients to finalise divorce matters as an overseas or Australian citizen (or with a foreign marriage certificate), ensuring international agreements are legally sound.

Providing legal counsel for couples who are dividing assets and property across international borders, including foreign assets in Australian divorces.

Offering guidance and support for spousal maintenance (alimony) and child support matters across differing international law jurisdictions.

Ensuring children’s best interests are upheld in cross-border parenting matters and assisting with successfully resolving parenting and custody disputes.

Helping prevent and resolve international parental child abduction matters swiftly and efficiently, through Hague Convention and non-Hague Convention countries.

Drafting and negotiating legally sound prenuptial agreements for couples with international relationships, ensuring the best interests of both parties are protected.

Assisting with a range of legal matters related to dual citizenship, residency and immigration status, of separated couples and any children involved.

Providing advice and guidance to relocate internationally after a relationship breakdown, or when children are being relocated after a relationship or marriage breakdown.

If you have an urgent international family law matter, such as an ex-partner taking a child overseas, our team can help with urgent applications to Australian or international courts.

We will ensure your matter is heard as a priority and can assist with fast-tracking issues which require a child or children to be placed on a Family Law Watchlist (an airport watch list to prevent travel), which the Australian Federal Police oversee.

We can also assist with any urgent or unforeseen court hearings and can provide advice and legal representation, whether you are living in Australia or currently living overseas.

We frequently work with couples wanting to organise prenuptial agreements or assist our clients with matters where one partner is living abroad or when foreign assets form part of a property settlement.

With an extensive knowledge of Australian family law, and an exceptional network of international divorce lawyers, we will ensure that financial agreements put in place – at any stage of your relationship, meet the requirements of all relevant jurisdictions.

If you would like to discuss your matter further, please contact our Melbourne-based team to discuss how we can help.

Working with Forte Family Law will give you complete assurance that you will have excellent guidance across all aspects of divorce and family law. Three of our Partners are members of the IAFL (International Academy of Family Lawyers) and we have an exceptional network of legal partners across the globe.

Our experienced team is here to help you navigate the complexities of international family law and advocate for your rights. If you’re facing legal issues related to international divorce matters, please get in touch with our highly experienced lawyers today.