A clear guide for expats on which law governs child custody in the UAE, how custody and guardianship differ, and what courts weigh when parents separate.

Worldwide · Family

Family

Claiming Maintenance Across EU Borders: Which Court, Recognition, Enforcement and Central Authorities (Regulation (EC) No 4/2009)

When the person who owes child or spousal maintenance lives in another EU country, Regulation (EC) No 4/2009 decides which court can rule on the claim, how a maintenance decision travels to the debtor's country, and how Central Authorities help a creditor locate the debtor and collect. This guide explains the jurisdiction rules, the limits on changing a decision, recognition and enforcement with and without exequatur, the defendant's right to a review, legal aid for children and the role of Central Authorities.

Portugal · Family law

Family law

Divorce in Portugal for Foreigners: Jurisdiction & Custody

A clear guide for expats on whether Portugal can hear your divorce, how the process works, and how child custody is decided.

Türkiye · Family law

Family law

Divorce in Türkiye for foreigners: which law applies, process and custody

When Turkish courts have jurisdiction, contested vs uncontested divorce, custody and assets, and recognising a foreign divorce.

United Arab Emirates · Family law

Family law

Divorce in the UAE for expats: civil divorce and which law applies

How the civil-divorce framework works for non-Muslim expats, jurisdiction, custody and financial matters.

Germany · Family

Family

Divorce and Family Law in Germany: A Guide for Foreign Couples

A plain-English guide to divorce in Germany for international couples: which law and court apply, the separation year, custody, maintenance and cross-border issues.

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