How Long Does International Divorce Take?

“I want a DIVORCE”! I can clearly remember those words echoing in my head. Although international divorce is a time of personal growth and development for some, for others it is a time of extreme emotional pain and psychological turmoil. An emotional DEATH for some. Whichever the side of the coin you fall on, it most likely is a time of turmoil, distress, and uncertainty. To add to this, many are now finding themselves in the position of being a part of international divorce. Presenting special circumstances to navigate through, let us consider specific details about such a divorce.

Who can deny that divorce in the United States can become extremely complicated? Adding to this complexity is an international divorce. Needing to accommodate both the laws of the United States and the laws in which country you are planning to be divorced, is no small task. Especially as it relates to child custody. This lends to the fundamental reason a local international divorce lawyer (Miami) may simply not be enough. Ideally, if child custody is an additional concern for the proceedings, a child custody attorney who doubles in international family law, is the recommended option. Recent divorce literature highlights the fact that 75%-90% of divorces have one party wanting it, while the other does not. For some, this makes an international proceeding an interesting option. Many countries now allow for only one party to be present for proceeding to continue.

To be sure, haphazardly deciding on which country to file a divorce in carries multiple risks. For example, many clients are surprised to learn a country they plan on utilizing for their divorce proceedings, does not recognize United States marital documents. England is one such country that does not recognize prenuptial or postnuptial agreements from the states. Considering that “There is no treaty in force between the United States and any country that requires the recognition of foreign divorces” private counsel is seen as mandatory.

We have simply considered a few of the common issues seen in a divorce carried out internationally. The unique challenges of such are much more comprehensive. To enhance the speed of the hearings is what many divorcees wanted to happen. Becoming clear through discovery as to what assets are available is another concern. To scrutinize child support issues, potential child custody problems, and spousal alimony on an international case scenario highlights an additional rationale for deploying the skill of an experienced attorney.

Remember that creating a healthier household, having an evergreen positive influence on your children, growing to be more self-aware, and even improving your own mental and physical health are always the positive strongholds as you go through this divorce process. You will experience these benefits if you navigate this time successfully. We stand poised to offer assistance. Reach out to us today and if you have found the least bit of value in this article, feel free to forward it to someone who may also benefit from the information presented.