Divorces With International Twists
But this does often raise the question of what happens in the event of a divorce. The English Courts are no stranger to international couples, and there have been many high-profile divorces over the years. It is often the preferred choice of couples as the English system is considered to be much fairer than most jurisdictions, often for women.
It is important that jurisdiction is considered in a divorce. Often this is overlooked, but as we have seen in the recent case of Ferrara v Ferrara [2026 EWCA Civ 512, the English Courts are prepared to retain jurisdiction especially in cases where a divorce in another country could result in disastrous consequences for the financially weaker party. This case provides clarity that even if a couple has not lived in England for many years, they may still be considered to domicile in England which gives the Court jurisdiction.
“It is important that a divorce is started in the correct jurisdiction as this can impact the financial provisions that can be made. Although England is often the preferred court of choice, there may be reasons why the other party would like to use a court in a different jurisdiction. This is a specialist area of the law and one that you should seek advice on. If you are considering a divorce and would like to know more about this, please contact the family team.”
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