Divorcing in the English courts – Using a Spanish based law firm and an English barrister
We are often asked whether a couple can choose which country to divorce in and where they will have the greater economic advantage. With the new European regulations a “first come, first served” approach has been taken. A lot has been written in the news about wealthy individuals – forum shopping – that is looking […]
Family Law Legal Expert in Mijas-Costa / Calahonda – Sandra Wrightson, Barrister Overseas is on hand to help ex-pat families
Living the dream is what brings families to southern Spain; the more relaxed lifestyle, the favourable climate and the family-friendly culture. Yet for some, there are significant challenges to a stable family life. For example, work and economic factors can force one parent to work away from Spain; whilst schooling demands can take children back […]
Divorce and pensions
In the United Kingdom, pension sharing and pension splitting orders are now common where a couple divorce after a lengthy marriage. In English law a pension can be considered as one of the most important assets as it can provide for future needs of the parties. In the Spanish Courts when an English couple divorce, […]