International Family Lawyers
International divorce, property, parent & custody matters
International family lawyers
Nicholls Anzani are leading family lawyers with our head office based in Canberra, ACT. Our highly experienced team supports individuals and families across Australia and internationally.
Family law matters with an international element are becoming more common and our lawyers are sought after for our experience and superior expertise in this area.
We work closely with our clients in relation to matters of:
Expect practical insights, expert guidance and attention to detail.
International divorce
Whether you are yet to separate or you have already taken that step, we can provide advice and insights into:
- International separation;
- International family breakdown and relocation;
- Recognition of foreign marriages and divorces;
- Matters relating to children; and
- Matters relating to assets in Australia and in other countries.
Seeking early advice from family lawyers who are working with people with matters relating to international separation or divorce, inclusive of your children, helps ensure you navigate your next steps with confidence.
We apply our expertise with empathy and understanding, to guide our clients through what is often the most challenging period of their lives. Every family is different, and we pride ourselves on our ability to craft bespoke strategies with a tailored approach, to achieve superior outcomes for our clients.
International assets, finances & property division
Whether you are yet to separate or already separated, seeking advice and insights into what to know about financial separation processes where there are assets in Australia and/or internationally, is key.
Our team provide advice and insights into the following matters:
- Spousal maintenance
- International assets in property settlements;
- Valuation issues and disputes;
- Adjustment of assets in Australia with property outside the jurisdiction; and
- Registration and enforcement of foreign Orders.
International matters relating to children and international parenting disputes
We provide advice and insights into negotiating arrangements and finalisation of Parenting Agreements or resolving matters in relation to:
- International living/ time arrangements;
- Family violence and safety issues for children and parents;
- Parental decision-making responsibility (e.g. medical, health, education etc);
- Parenting Plans;
- Parenting Orders;
- Child support;
- Advising on alienation and alignment of children with a parent;
- Advising on domestic and international relocation (both for the parent who seeks to leave and the parent who opposes);
- Change of a child’s residence;
- Complex mental health issues;
- International Child Abduction and Hague Convention matters;
- Parentage disputes (e.g. legal/biological parentage);
- Children’s views and wishes;
- Parenting orders, in contested in court proceedings or by consent;
- Assisting grandparents and other people concerned with the care, welfare and development of a child;
- Enforcement of Agreements & Orders; and
- Hague Convention matters
Our skill extends beyond the primary proceedings. We are experts in costs, both prosecuting costs applications and defending them. Further, our team is highly experienced in appeals, both interim and final decisions in children’s matters, and property and financial matters. Our Partners also hold experience in appeals on conflicts of interest, costs applications and other contentions of cross-jurisdictional law.
We work closely with our clients to understand their family dynamic. Every family and every child is different, and a tailored approach is essential.
For additional insights into international parenting matters, click here for our recommended reading or meet with one of our family lawyers to discuss your circumstances.
International child support
Our team regularly assists and advises our clients with matters of international child support, both outside of Court in dealing with the Child Support Agency (Services Australia) and reciprocating jurisdictions.
We help with circumstances including:
- Contested applications in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia;
- Negotiating agreements (for example a Binding Child Support Agreement of Limited Child Support Agreement) where the parties agree to depart from a child support assessment;
- Clarification of how to share expenses of children (for example health insurance, out of pocket medical fees, extra-curricular activities and schooling expenses); and
- Non-compliance with Binding Child Support Agreements.
Navigating this complex area requires experience and a depth of expertise. We are best placed to advise you on your rights and the various options available to you.
International travel or relocation of children
Whether you are the parent who wishes to travel or relocate outside of Australia with your child/ren, or you have concerns about travel or relocation of your child/ren outside of Australia, our lawyers have particular expertise in these matters.
We help with circumstances including:
- Advice about travelling overseas with children;
- Advice about temporary & permanent relocation of children outside of Australia;
- Matters relating to fleeing family violence;
- Injunctions to prevent the travel of a child/ren outside of Australia;
- Applications in the event of imminent international abduction;
- Applications to add child/ren to the Airport Watch List; and
- Contraventions of Orders relating to travel &/or relocation.
Early advice is essential in matters relating to children. Many family lawyers do not have extensive experience in matters like these, particularly international recovery. A lawyer that regularly assists parents and carers in circumstances like yours is essential.
International child abduction & Recovery Orders
We apply our expertise with empathy and understanding, to guide clients through what is often the most challenging period of their lives. Our team has significant experience in working with Hague Convention matters and cross-jurisdictional matters.
Our team have experience with the following matters:
- Urgent Location Orders;
- Urgent Recovery Orders;
- Urgent applications for Airport Watch List;
- Hague Convention Proceedings
If your child has been taken overseas without your consent, actioning International Child Abduction Hague Proceedings will be necessary.
If you believe there is an imminent risk of international abduction, for travel or relocation, seek legal advice. A lawyer highly experienced in Recovery Orders will be able to advise you of what, if anything, to do.
We can also give you clarity and a clear point of contact during what is an incredibly stressful time in your life.
Non-compliance with Orders
When Orders are made by the Court, there is a requirement for all parties to comply. If Parenting Orders or Property Orders have been contravened, there are opportunities for the affected party/parties to make an application/s to the Court. These are referred to as Contravention Proceedings.
The Court (Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia) takes any contravention of Orders seriously, and as a result has developed a National Contravention List to deal with these types of matters, with the aim being a swift resolution, and to deter non-compliance in the future.
Generally speaking, within 14 days after filing the application, the Court will have listed a date for the issue/s to be resolved.
Contravention applications are serious and must be completed correctly. Our team is highly skilled in applications and opposing such applications.
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What our clients say
International family lawyers & International divorce lawyers
We pride ourselves on being at the forefront of family law, advising on international family law matters with authority, confidence and compassion.
Whether you are seeking advice about the end of a relationship, protecting assets when embarking on a new relationship, you are in need of urgent assistance relating to your children, or advice and insights into any concerns you have in relation to children or assets/property, our team has the experience required.
Our international divorce lawyers and international family lawyers are highly sought after for their depth of experience and expertise.
The best outcomes can only be achieved when you source accurate and expert advice based on your circumstances, specific to you, your children, your assets and goals.
