When spouses live in different countries, hold foreign property, or move children across borders, divorce becomes a jurisdiction and enforcement problem - not just a NY Supreme Court filing. We represent clients in international custody disputes, foreign asset tracing, and choosing the right forum before the other side files first.
Jurisdiction and forum shopping.
New York may or may not be the right place to divorce depending on residency, where assets sit, and where children have lived. We analyze jurisdictional rules early so you do not litigate in the wrong country.
Hague Convention and abduction risk.
International child custody disputes can trigger Hague Convention proceedings. We act quickly when a parent threatens removal - and we defend clients facing wrongful removal claims.
Foreign assets and enforcement.
Offshore accounts, foreign real estate, and international business interests require discovery strategies that cross borders. We coordinate with local counsel and build NY judgments that can be enforced abroad where possible.
