With the globalisation of family law, practitioners will often come across the difficult task of dealing with multi jurisdictional cases such as overseas orders, overseas property, overseas service, jurisdictional matters, enforcement, international marriage, divorce, custody and child support.

Read our paper, International Relationship Breakdown: Parenting And Property Issues (pdf, 309kb)

This paper seeks to serve as a guide to practitioners and addresses the legal complexities arising from the breakdown of international relationships, focusing on parenting arrangements and property settlements. It provides a framework for understanding jurisdictional challenges, cross-border disputes, and legal principles under the Family Law Act 1975.