
international family law

International Committee
The International Committee aims to encourage, improve and promote good practice in the field of international family law.

International Family Law Handbook
International Family Law Handbook is an indispensable guide for family lawyers covering all aspects of international family law. It is comprehensive and authoritative while also being accessible and practical for the busy family law professional.
France, Germany, England and Wales: perspectives on international movement of children
This conference set out the fundamental differences and similarities between three of the biggest European jurisdictions when it comes to international children disputes

Introducing the revamped International Family Law Handbook
Two sides of the story: Potanina v Potanin
Potanina v Potanin [2024] UKSC 3 provides clearer guidance on the threshold test required to obtain leave prior to proceedings, but the dissenting judgment of Lord Briggs raises a number of questions

International Family Law Handbook
Talaq, Khula, Faskh, and the role of Shariah Councils in the UK
The case of Hussain v Parveen (Queen's Proctor intervening) highlights the points to be considere...
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A patchwork quilt… Post-Brexit: Navigating the Hague Conventions with Resolution’s Guide to International Family Law
As international and post-Brexit issues become ever more important for family practitioners, thos...
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Protection of assets within divorce proceedings
Divorces with a foreign element continue to rise, and in uncertain economic times, locating and v...
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International cohabitation: practice and policy
The dynamic session on international cohabitation was a highlight of Resolution's National Confer...
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Is my marriage a marriage? Marital status, recognition of foreign divorce and Part III claims
This workshop focused on the domestic law of marriage; the recognition of foreign marriages and d...
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The Children (Scotland) Bill – ensuring children’s needs are met in family proceedings
The new Scottish measures have similarities with and differences from E&W, Canada, Australia and ...
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Brexit Briefing: End of the transition period
Resolution has worked with The Law Society on a note to assist family lawyers in England and Wales ahead of the end of the Brexit transition period in relation to divorce and finance cases, and domestic abuse cases. We have also worked with the Association of Lawyers for Children on a note for children practitioners.
Cross-border Q&As on international nuptial agreements
With the number of international cases ever on the rise, a broad familiarity with other marital r...
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Brexit briefing: August 2020
The UK left the EU on 31 January 2020 further to the European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Act 20...
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Video: The new normal – lessons from around the world (dispute resolution)
This webinar discussion explores international perspectives on the current practice of family mediation.

Video: Access to family justice internationally during the Covid-19 crisis – Part 3
This webinar considered family court closures internationally across six jurisdictions in the response to Covid-19 and how each is providing access to justice.

Webinar: Access to family justice internationally during the Covid-19 crisis – Part 3
Following on the success of our previous webinar, this session will consider family court closures internationally across another six jurisdictions Hong Kong, Kenya, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, Dubai, Russia and Italy, in the response to Covid-19 and how each is providing access to justice.

Webinar: Access to family justice internationally during the Covid-19 crisis
Following on the success of our previous webinar, this session will consider family court closures internationally across another six jurisdictions (USA, Chile, Malaysia, Scotland, France and South Africa) in the response to Covid-19 and how each is providing access to justice.

Video: Part 1 – Access to family justice internationally during the Covid-19 crisis
This webinar considered family court closures internationally across six jurisdictions in the response to Covid-19 and how each is providing access to justice.

A visit to the Spanish courts: an overview of family law in Spain
An invitation to the Spanish courts provided one Resolution member – and member of the internatio...
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Do Scottish rights for cohabitants make a difference? Spin vs reality…
How different are the outcomes for unmarried individuals in Scotland and England? To look at some...
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Brexit Briefing January 2020
What happens after the UK leaves the EU on 31 Jan?
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Resolution’s past Chair Nigel Shepherd receives top award
Resolution's former Chair, Nigel Shepherd, was recognised for his outstanding contribution at the Family Law Awards held in London last night (27 November).

Are you prepared for a ‘no-deal’ Brexit?

Sharia Law Forum
Do you have clients from or living in countries where Sharia Law is widely practiced? Join us for Resolution’s one day Sharia Law course, featuring talks from Alexandra Tribe, Sulema Jahangir, Aina Khan OBE and Max Lewis covering a range of topics in Islamic Family Law.

Guidance Note: International issues
Family lawyers all over the country are seeing an increase in cases involving international aspec...
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International divorce issues
Divorces with an international element can get more complicated, but we've answered some common questions below.

The recognition of an overseas divorce
The rules around the validation of overseas divorces are not clear-cut, and may require expert ev...
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European Parliament – Brexit and EU family law
This study, commissioned by the European Parliament’s Policy Department for Citizens’ Rights and ...
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Key terms in international family law
This is a glossary of key terms in international family law.
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Useful links – Guide to International Family Law
This list of useful links and resources accompanies Resolution's Guide to International Family La...
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Table of forms – Guide to International Family Law
This table of forms accompanies Resolution's Guide to International Family Law.
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Table of cases – Guide to International Family Law
This is a table of cases that accompanies Resolution's Guide to International Family Law.
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Table of legislation – Guide to International Family Law
This is a table of legislation that accompanies Resolution's Guide to International Family Law.

Immigration issues for family lawyers
This chapter considers different immigration law issues that can arise across the spectrum of int...
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International public law
This chapter considers what is required to achieve jurisdiction so that an order can be made unde...
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International adoption
This chapter deals with the issues that may arise when dealing with an international adoption.

Surrogacy
UK law supports surrogacy if it fits a model deemed acceptable: purportedly altruistic, consentin...
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International relocation and leave to remove
The issue discussed in this chapter arises when or after an international relationship breaks dow...
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Child abduction
Always consider child abduction/retention in any case involving a child and a foreign element.

Children: applicable law
The fundamental rule in this jurisdiction is that the responsibility of a parent as regards the p...
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Transferring proceedings, lis pendens and stays
This chapter looks at how it is possible to transfer parental responsibility proceedings between ...
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Children: jurisdiction
To the extent that there is a codified jurisdictional rule in England & Wales, it is found in Cha...
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Enforcement
This is a quick reference guide to assist in identifying the appropriate regulation, statute or c...
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International aspects of pensions
The issues discussed in this section arise when the financial resources of a couple divorcing in ...
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Trusts
This section summarises various types of trusts and what steps the family solicitor should consid...
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Swearing of documents and the taking of evidence abroad
This chapter deals with whether it is possible to swear a document abroad to be used in English p...
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Freezing injunctions
This section covers freezing injunctions in international cases. Practitioners need to be very ca...
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International service
This chapter is set out in sections dealing with the law and procedure for serving documents issu...
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Financial relief after foreign divorce: Part III of the MFPA 1984
Until future case law clarifies how former civil partners will be treated under the Matrimonial a...
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Child maintenance: Schedule 1 and the Child Support Act
This section covers financial provision for children where there are international aspects (altho...
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Divorce and Financial jurisdiction within the UK
This section considers some issues which can arise when it is possible to raise divorce or civil ...
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Jurisdiction and stays: divorce and finance
This chapter covers issues in jurisdiction on divorce, such as stays within the E.U., division of...
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Marital agreements from an international perspective
Family law practitioners should also bear in mind key factors such as choice of court and law whe...
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Forced marriage
A forced marriage is one which takes place without the full and free consent of both parties.
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Brexit Briefing March 2019
Resolution is producing regular briefings on Brexit. This is the March 2019 edition.
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Summary of the roundtable – implications of a ‘no deal’ Brexit
On 6 March 2019 a select group of family lawyers came together in Resolution’s new offices to dis...
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Roundtable – implications of a ‘no deal’ Brexit
Resolution held a roundtable discussion to consider the possible implications for family law prac...
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Joint Resolution and Law Society note to family lawyers in England and Wales of practical recommendations in the circumstances of no deal on EU exit
A follow up to our previous joint note with The Law Society providing guidance to family law soli...
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Brexit briefing Feb 2019 – guidance for children practitioners
Resolution is producing regular briefings on Brexit. This is the February 2019 edition.
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Brexit Briefing Jan 2019: Joint guidance in case of no deal
Resolution is producing regular briefings on Brexit. This is the January 2019 edition.
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Joint Resolution and Law Society note to family lawyers in England and Wales of practical recommendations in the circumstances of no deal on EU exit
Resolution and the Law Society provide joint guidance for family law solicitors in the event the ...
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Brexit briefing August 2018
Resolution is producing regular briefings on Brexit. This is the August 2018 edition.
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Taking on an international case
Presented by Michael Wells-Greco, a member of Resolution's International Committee, this talks co...
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Response to the modernisation of judicial cooperation in civil and commercial matters in the EU
Resolution's International Committee responds to the modernisation of judicial cooperation in civil and commercial matters in the EU.

Response: EU proposal to revise Brussels II recast
Response: EU proposal to revise Brussels II recast