Expatriate Divorce
If separating in England and Wales is just one of your available options, it’s crucial that you make an informed decision. Lowry Legal can simplify the complexities of expatriate divorce, offering lasting solutions for British families who live abroad, and those who have connections to the UK.
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UK Expat Living Overseas
If you’re a British national who married overseas — or married in the UK before migrating — you might assume that you can only divorce in your country of marriage. In reality, many couples have more options, with countries’ legal and cultural differences offering opportunities, or hurdles, that warrant astute guidance. We can simplify those options.
Foreign National Living in the UK
As a foreign national living in the UK, it’s perfectly natural to have urgent questions about expatriate divorce. Lowry Legal’s international solicitors have expertise across even the most complex divorce scenarios, making us perfectly placed to help you address the likes of jurisdiction, financial settlements, child arrangements, and much more.
“Katie got to the core issues of my matrimonial case quickly and was not distracted by the tittle tattle of the other side. Over the 10 years she has worked on my case she has proved invaluable and succeeded in securing the best possible outcome for me. Her performance exceeded my expectations and I am now a free man.”
“As a solicitor, I know what my clients need in terms of client care and clear, experienced sensible advice. When my clients have asked me to recommend family lawyers, I know that with Katie, they are in the safest of hands.”
“As a forensic accountant, I have worked closely with Katie and her team on the financial dimension of several high value and complex cases. I have found Katie to be an excellent family law practitioner. As a shadow expert I have joined her in confrontational meetings with ‘the other side’ and have been impressed by her assured and capable manner. I have also seen how both clients and staff respect her.”
Michelle Uppal is “calm, empathetic and knowledgeable … she is kind to clients and cares for them, but always gives it to them straight. She is wise and far-seeing – clients like her and will travel with her.”
“Lesley Smythe is an experienced, highly capable and client focused solicitor who exudes confidence. She ensures her clients receive an exceptional service.”
Michelle Uppal is “a caring and knowledgeable lawyer who conducts finances cases with confidence and natural ability”. She is “a highly skilled, compassionate lawyer who understands the stresses that clients find themselves in when a relationship breaks down.”
What to Expect From Lowry Legal
Lowry Legal’s specialism in challenging separations makes us perfectly placed to provide guidance with expatriate divorce. Whether you’re a British national living overseas or have settled in the UK from abroad, you could be wondering which legal systems are available to you – and if they recognise any agreements you might previously have made. These challenges demand astute guidance and a sensitive touch to address correctly.
We realise that, because your family set up is unique to you, only bespoke guidance can fully illustrate your options. We devote ourselves to understanding the intricacies of your scenario, before using our expertise to adopt the most suitable strategy. This proactive approach enables us to clarify such tricky topics as jurisdiction, domiciliary status, variations in legal principles, and cultural nuances.
An established member of the Legal 500, we can bring in skilled third parties — such as translators, overseas lawyers; forensic accountants and international tax experts — when appropriate. This comprehensive range of in-house solutions provides all the support you need to find the right path for your situation.
Our Values
Lowry Legal’s expatriate divorce specialists embody the values that have built our reputation as an authority in family law.
Transparent
Expatriate divorce cases can be much more complex than domestic separations. Rather than bombarding you with tricky concepts, we’ll explain the basics of your situation in clear, simple terms.
Holistic
Lowry Legal offers a 360 degree service that can address every feature of your divorce. If your case would benefit from the knowledge of third parties, we’ll source the very best candidates.
People First
The tried and true might sound like a reliable strategy but it can also ignore the distinctiveness of your relationship. No two relationships are identical, so we treat you as an individual.
