International Family Law

In a world where people travel, work and live in many different countries, we increasingly encounter issues with international angles when couples separate. We are adept at dealing with financial settlements where some or all assets may be located overseas.

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Our international experience

A number of our offices are in cities where there is an ‘international community’, with couples often moving to other countries for a variety of reasons, but typically education or work. We also have extensive experience of advising parents who are separating where one may wish to relocate overseas with their children, but the other parent does not agree.

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Our experience with international finances

Often, we help individuals living in cities such as Cambridge, Oxford or London who have moved from another country for work or education. Along the way they have acquired assets, such as homes or pensions in other countries, that need to be dealt with when considering a financial settlement. Often this involves the valuation of such assets, the tax implications of any changes in ownership and sometimes even locating them. We work with specialist accountants, valuers and agencies to assist in this.

We also assist with couples who have divorced in another country but not yet reached a financial settlement, and those who are based overseas but whose spouses have commenced court proceedings in the UK.

Arrangements for children

 

Arrangements for children can be complicated, and sometimes more so when one parent wants to live in another country. A child cannot be relocated without the permission of both parents and in circumstances where those parents cannot agree future arrangements for the children, an application to court will need to be made.

This will include a detailed assessment of any proposed living arrangements both overseas and those if the children remain in England and Wales. These proceedings are often complex, fraught with emotion and sometimes urgent, if there is a possibility of abduction. Our team of experts have considerable experience and will be able to guide you from the beginning as to how best to navigate this complicated area of law.

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Recognition of our work

Investors in People

Investors in People

Legal 500 2025 – Firm to Watch

Legal 500 2025 – Firm to Watch
Legal 500 2025 – Top Tier Firm

Legal 500 2025 – Top Tier Firm
Ranked in Chambers 2025

Ranked in Chambers 2025
The British Family Law Awards 2024 Finalist – Family Law Team of The Year

The British Family Law Awards 2024 Finalist – Family Law Team of The Year

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Hear what our clients say about us

Thank you so much for all of your help and hard work in my divorce, I’m so grateful every day.

Client testimonial Family Law

You’ve substantially eased a very difficult period in my life and can’t thank you enough for your consistent professionalism, expertise and kindness.

Client testimonial Family Law

It feels like no words could ever truly express the depth of my gratitude for all the support, containment and guidance you have given me over the last 3 and a half years.

Client testimonial Family Law

Big thank you James and Kelly for all your help, support and a fantastic result in court.

Client testimonial Family Law

Thank you and your team for helping me … you’ve been brilliant!

Client testimonial Family Law

I still can’t believe it’s finally over. Thank you so much for all you have done, can’t thank you enough. I am sleeping much better at night.

Client testimonial Family law

Thank you so much. Now I can move forward. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for all your help. I really would have caved in many times but with your support and guidance you helped me battle on.

Client testimonial Family law

I can’t imagine what it would have been like had I not had you on my side and guiding me through all of this. I am so very grateful.

Client testimonial Finances following a divorce

As ever, you’ve been brilliant Hannah. I wouldn’t say each time we chat it’s the best moments of my life but each time you blend a mix of fantastic advice, legal professionalism as well as just being there for me to vent anytime I’ve needed. Your advice (even when I haven’t always wanted to hear it) has been well founded and always with the desire to get the best outcome possible in mind. I’d absolutely recommend you to anyone going through a family matter as the only person to go and speak to so a huge thanks for everything despite how challenging a situation it’s been for me.

Client testimonial Family law

I just wanted to thank you again for taking my situation on and for being so professional and brilliant at what you do.

You’ve not only changed my life for the better, but you’ve also had a huge impact on the children’s lives. They are so much happier and for that I am extremely grateful.

Client testimonial Family law

Legal director Maxine Reid has substantial experience of complex financial matters.

Legal 500 2025 Private Client – Hereford

HCR Law has a national reputation for its work across an array of complex private children law matters, and for its representation of high-net-worth individuals in divorce and financial remedy cases.

Legal 500 2025 Private Client – Hereford

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