By Lawrence S. Katz | Published April 18, 2023 | Posted in Divorce | Tagged Tags: choice of law, international divorce, jurisdiction | Comments Off on Special Issues Involved in an International Divorce
It is increasingly common for citizens of different countries to marry or for citizens of one country to marry and then move abroad. When such couples seek to get divorced, however, they face challenges that can complicate an already difficult process and make it more expensive and stressful. Nearly all international divorces raise two key Read More
Read MoreProperty division is an often contentious aspect of divorce cases and is even more difficult if the spouses have high incomes and hold large financial resources. Wealthy people tend to have a wide variety of assets that must be quantified and valued so that each spouse’s share is properly calculated. This can be a lengthy Read More
Read MoreWhen one or both spouses own all or part of a private business, that ownership stake may be considered a marital asset that is subject to equitable distribution in a divorce. Often, one spouse is a founding owner of a business that may predate the marriage. In some cases, a non-owner spouse contributes capital for Read More
Read MoreMany Americans and dual citizens hold substantial assets in foreign countries for various reasons, including those that were acquired prior to residing in the United States. High-net-worth individuals often keep assets abroad for favorable tax treatment or to protect their wealth, since property held in foreign countries cannot easily be seized by U.S. based creditors Read More
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