Family and divorce matters that have international aspects require a law firm with a wealth of relevant experience. Contact us for immediate advice.
We can help you resolve these very important issues either out of Court – through negotiation or Collaborative Law – or else fight your case in Court to safeguard your financial interests and get you the best possible outcome. This may include matters like an application for interim maintenance if voluntary maintenance is not being paid by the other party, the registration of your matrimonial home rights and so forth. If robust action is required, then we can issue a freezing injunction at Court to safeguard existing assets.
You (and your spouse) may be able to issue divorce proceedings in more than one country. If that is the case, quick action is advised in order to secure the jurisdiction which is best for you.
The Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996 (TOLATA) is a piece of English legislation that governs disputes over the ownership and occupation of property in England and Wales. It is particularly relevant to German nationals and other international clients who own property in England or Wales but are not married or in a civil partnership, as it provides a legal route to resolve disputes that would not be available through divorce proceedings.
Where an unmarried couple disagrees about their respective shares in a property or whether it should be sold, a TOLATA claim can be brought before the English courts regardless of the parties’ nationality. A court hearing such a claim can declare each party’s beneficial interest in the property, order its sale, or make other directions regarding its occupation. German nationals should be aware that TOLATA applies to property situated in England and Wales, and that separate legal advice may be required in Germany in respect of any assets held there.
Die Anwaltskanzlei Beyer Family Law Solicitors ist ausschließlich im Bereich des internationalen Scheidungs- und Familienrechts tätig.
Kerstin Beyer – Beyer Family Law Solicitors – Solicitor (England und Wales), Rechtsanwältin (Deutschland, nicht praktizierend), Summit House, 12 Red Lion Square, London WC1R 4QH. Zugelassen und beaufsichtigt durch die Solicitors Regulation Authority.
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