New York Divorce Law Principles
Divorce Grounds There are seven grounds for a divorce in New York State. These are: Irretrievable breakdown in relationship for a period of at least 6... Read More
International Child Custody Law in the United States
Expats in the United States with children may face special and unusual challenges concerning child custody, international visitation and international relocation. The... Read More
International Prenuptial Agreements
Drafting prenuptial agreements is always challenging but the complexities are greatly magnified when the clients are international, whether in their citizenship, the... Read More
Divorce in the UAE
For Muslims in the UAE, divorce is the cancelling of the valid contract of marriage between the parties. The divorce can be... Read More
Child Custody Law in the United Arab Emirates
The vast deserts, the bustling cities, and the enormous skyscrapers of the United Arab Emirates eclipse the comprehensive legal system that accounts... Read More
Reciprocal Enforcement of Financial Orders
The UAE is not a signatory to REMO. Nevertheless, foreign financial orders can be enforced within the UAE however, there can be... Read More
Enforcement of Foreign Orders in Oman
The enforcement of foreign judgments is the recognition and enforcement in one jurisdiction of judgments rendered in another (“foreign”) jurisdiction. Foreign judgments may be recognized based on bilateral or multilateral treaties or understandings,... Read More
Divorce in Scotland
In order to obtain a divorce in Scotland it must first be established whether the Scottish courts have jurisdiction, meaning that they... Read More
Division of Assets in Scotland
In Scotland only matrimonial property is capable of division in Scotland. What is matrimonial property? Matrimonial property is the net value of property... Read More
Case Studies of Expatriate Cases in Scotland
L v L This case involved a Scottish husband, an American wife, 2 children both with dual US/ UK nationality. They had... Read More