When facing a divorce or separation that crosses borders, you need experienced legal professionals who understand the international landscape of family law. Sinels Advocates provides tailored divorce and family law services for clients living overseas, handling complex financial, legal and emotional challenges with clarity and expertise.
Whether you’re based in the UK, USA, Middle East, Hong Kong, France or the Netherlands, we can advise you remotely from our trusted base in Jersey. Our team works with expats, high-net-worth individuals, and families dealing with offshore trusts, cross-jurisdiction property, and international divorce custody or maintenance issues.
Clients from around the world choose Sinels Advocates for our:
– Experience in cross-border divorce and matrimonial law
– Discreet, one-to-one service with no call centres
– Track record in handling financial disputes involving international property and trusts
– Sensitivity to different cultures, jurisdictions and legal frameworks
Our goal is always to deliver clarity in complex cases and protect what matters most to you.
For over 25 years, we’ve supported clients in high-stakes divorce and separation cases involving multiple legal systems. If you or your spouse are living abroad or your assets are held offshore, we’ll help you make sense of your rights and options.
We act quickly and strategically to protect your interests, whether through mediation, financial dispute resolution (FDR), or court proceedings. While we aim to keep matters out of court where possible, we prepare robustly for litigation where necessary.
If you’re facing a potential negligence claim or seeking advice on whether you have a case against a professional, our team at Sinels Advocates is ready to assist. Submit an enquiry via our secure contact form to discuss your matter in confidence with our legal team.
Our Divorce & Family Law team are ready to assist with your dispute, get the advice you need today
Get Legal Help & AdviceYes, you may still be able to file for divorce depending on your domicile and residence history. We’ll assess whether Jersey has jurisdiction and advise you accordingly.
In most cases, Jersey recognises overseas marriages if they were legally valid in the country they took place. We can review the relevant documents and advise on how this affects your case.
This is common in international divorce cases. We’ll manage the complexities of cross-jurisdictional proceedings and work with foreign counsel if necessary.
Yes. Our team works remotely with clients around the world via secure phone or video calls. We guide you through every stage without needing to visit Jersey.
Trusts can be a key issue in cross-border divorce. We assess how offshore trusts may be considered in financial settlements and advise on preserving or challenging such structures
“With Sinels looking after my personal and business affairs, I feel a sense of security”
Our team is made up of experienced, highly skilled legal professionals dedicated to achieving the best possible outcome for you. Each member brings specialist knowledge, strategic insight and a practical, results-driven approach. These are the trusted individuals who will guide your case with care, clarity and confidence from start to finish.
Start Your Enquiry Today
If you’re dealing with any divorce or family issue, contact us in confidence. Use the enquiry form on this page to provide a brief overview of your situation, and our senior legal team will respond to your message.
You do not need to be in Jersey to use our services. We work remotely with clients in the globally in the USA, Europe, Middle East and Asia (including UK, France, Netherlands, Spain, Portugal, Dubai and Hong Kong) offering the same level of expert service, no matter where you are.
Protect your position. Get strategic legal advice from one of Jersey’s leading trust litigation firms, call us on +44 (0)1534 620500 or click here to message us and see how we can help you.
Sinels is specialist litigation firm in Jersey, providing expert legal advice both locally and internationally
Specialising in commercial law, trust litigation,
and family disputes. Trusted for over three decades
in personal and business matters, including domestic, international, and cross-border affairs.
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