International Divorce & Cross-Border Family Law Advice

Your case – Several jurisdiction options – Our Paradigm international expertise and network

We understand the complex issues that clients face when they consider an international divorce. Especially since Brexit, the correct advice from the outset has been vital for all client including early recognition of jurisdiction issues on divorce or forum conveniens / lex fori cases. It is vital that these are addressed at a very early stage. 

Paradigm Family Law co-founder, Frank Arndt heads the International Department and leads his network of worldwide specialist family lawyers to provide trusted international expertise for his clients.

He has been instructed by international couples in EMEA, America, Asia and Oceania covering a wide range of complex jurisdiction issues. Frank was first choice for a foreign Government in an international relocation case and has successfully represented clients in the Court of Appeal.

Frank also receives regular instructions to prepare single/joint expert reports for the English Courts regarding the implications of Brexit upon English Court orders and their counterpart recognition or enforceability in Germany’s jurisdiction.

In addition, Frank has provided a wide variety of international advice involving international asset protection, international offshore and trust structures and Mareva injunctions. He works together with like-minded offshore law and international accountancy firms with stellar reputations.

Frank has also represented mothers and fathers in Hague Convention Cases and appears regularly on TV providing commentary on Child Abduction cases.

He is aware that language skills are very important for any international legal matrimonial team. He speaks German, Dutch and is a dual qualified Solicitor & Rechtsanwalt and qualified Judge, trained Mediator and a Member of the American Bar Association (ABA).