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International divorce and child abduction – by guest blogger Andrea Essen

Unless both parents consent to a child’s relocation from one country to another, such a move can be considered international child abduction.  But when a relationship ends, it is tempting to return home, to a safe environment. What if you live …

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In Spain, a free divorce with every home

This morning, I carried out a number of file reviews and noted that increasing numbers of our UK clients have been unable to sell their homes. Divorce is stressful enough as it is, but in many cases property must be sold and the couple’s …

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Tax havens and the G-20 Summit – by guest blogger Frank Arndt

If you have hidden your treasure in a “haven”: beware! Tomorrow, the leaders of the world’s 20 largest economies meet in London to discuss the state of the global economy. High on their agenda will be the issue of offshore tax …

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London is the “divorce capital of the world”? Think again!

This bright idea has been laid to rest. In some quarters there remains an unswerving belief that divorced women, if they are unhappy with their financial settlements, should come to London. If they come to London, no matter where they live the …

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Marriage and divorce: what every ex-pat bride should know and do

If worst comes to worst, make sure you have back-up. If your intended spouse is a foreign national and you are going to move overseas to be with them, are you aware that if your marriage breaks down, you may be unable to return home to …

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When a divorce nightmare shatters golden dreams

‘A last desperate hope’ from far flung shores A few weeks ago I attended my niece’s wedding at Ronit Farm near Tel Aviv, Israel. Although the bride, groom and all their respective families were born and brought up in Leeds, …

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Divorce and tax havens – by guest blogger Frank Arndt.

Frank Arndt heads the International Law Department at Stowe Family Law. He is a qualified lawyer in two European countries, a qualified judge in Germany and a registered European lawyer with the Law Society in England. An expert in cross-border …

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Dirty Divorce Tricks – Part 1

Covert operations to uncover your partner’s secrets For certain people, divorce – or even the thought of divorce – brings their very worst qualities to the fore. Divorce is an emotional rollercoaster. When people are really …

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Marilyn Stowe is the senior partner in Stowe Family Law, which has offices in Yorkshire, Cheshire and London. With more than 25 years’ experience handling divorce cases and family law proceedings she is regarded as one of the most formidable and sought after divorce lawyers in the UK.

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I write for the benefit of those who are experiencing family breakdown and for fellow family law professionals. Please note that all persons mentioned in the scenarios are fictitious: details have been deliberately changed in order to protect identities and other confidential circumstances of my clients.

Please also note the advice I give in each scenario must not be relied upon by anyone reading my blog. You must always take your own legal advice as your circumstances may be different and English family law is continually changing.

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