International Family Law
Kingsley Napley LLP
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We - Family Law Specialists | Home | Services | Family & Divorce | International Family Law | Contact An Anglo-French Divorce Case Study: Jurisdiction, Marriage Contract and Relocation - Case Study Navigation: Family & Divorce > International Family Law > Case Studies Publication Date: 2024 Practice Area: Family and Divorce The Challenge: We represented a client in a highly complex Anglo-French divorce case involving significant jurisdictional issues, French marriage contract considerations, and international relocation planning. The case required sophisticated understanding of both English and French family law to achieve the best outcome for our client. Background: Our clients had married in France and entered into a comprehensive French marriage contract (contrat de mariage) that contained specific provisions regarding asset division. The couple had accumulated significant assets in both the UK and France, including property portfolios and business interests that required careful legal analysis under both jurisdictions. Jurisdictional Issues: A key challenge was determining the most favorable jurisdiction for the divorce proceedings. We needed to carefully analyze the factors that would influence jurisdiction under both English and French law, including habitual residence, domicile, and the location of assets. Marriage Contract Complexities: The French marriage contract contained detailed provisions about asset division that needed to be interpreted within the English legal framework. We worked closely with French legal advisors to understand how these provisions would be enforced and what impact they would have on the financial settlement.