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INTERNATIONAL DIVORCE LAWYERS: ITALY & FRANCE  

Vardags is a leading divorce law firm for individuals with links to both Italy and France. Our team brings together expertise in Italian law, and a global network of advisors to deliver seamless legal expertise. We have a dedicated Italian team led by Maria Fiorito, an internationally recognised lawyer having worked for two of Milans biggest family law firms and in London for almost a decade on international divorce cases. She is joined by a team of leading Italian lawyers, who represent a distinguished and high-profile client base.  

There are notable differences between the Italian and French judicial systems. For those who have the option to choose their divorce jurisdiction, the financial implications can vary significantly depending on factors such as whether they are the economically stronger or weaker party.  

Determining which jurisdiction you claim is complex and depends on factors such as where you and your spouse currently live, where you have previously lived, and your respective domiciles. For example, French nationals living in Italy may be able to divorce in Italy if they have an Italian spouse, property in Italy, or children living or being educated in Italy.

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For those involved in cross-border divorce matters, this requires specialist family law advice. Whether its selecting the most favourable jurisdiction for divorce, dividing assets held across France and Italy, or arranging child custody across two legal systems, these cases demand lawyers who are well-versed in international divorce. Clients with ties to both Italy and France need a firm that understands the complexities of cross-border family law and can offer strategic, discreet, and pragmatic guidance tailored to globally connected lifestyles. The Italian market remains largely underrepresented in high-net-worth and cross-border divorce solutions.  

This is where Vardags comes in – with decades of experience handling the most complex, high-net-worth and cross-border divorce cases, we are uniquely placed to deliver the best result for clients with an international footprint. Founded by Ayesha Vardag – renowned as the diva of divorce for the worlds super rich (BBC) - Vardags has always had a strong international connection. From our London office, we have had over two decades of acting in numerous complex international family law cases through our France and Italy desks. We now bring this unparalleled expertise directly to individuals with links to France and Italy, offering the same world-class legal guidance and opening the door to a well-connected network of leading French lawyers and specialists for our clients.  

Our specialist divorce lawyers are highly experienced in navigating jurisdictional disputes, delivering strategic advice that identifies the most advantageous legal pathway – and ultimately, the best possible outcome – for each client. Our in-house London-based financial forensics specialists provide Milan with expert support in asset tracing, valuation and analysis, leaving no financial detail unaccounted for. Whether your goal is to protect significant wealth and business assets, or to secure a settlement that honours your contributions and ensures long-term security, were committed to standing by you from start to finish. Our focus is on protecting what matters most – your lifestyle, your financial future, and your interests – particularly when the stakes couldnt be higher. 

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WHO WE CAN HELP

We provide tailored support for Italian clients whose lives and interests extend to France, or French clients with connections to Italy. We offer specialist guidance to: 

  • Italians married to French nationals, and French nationals married to Italians 

  • Italians with strong ties to France – such as property ownership, business activities, or children studying there – and French nationals with similar ties to Italy 

  • Cross-border families managing custody or parenting arrangements between Italy and France 

If you are based in Italy but with links to France – or vice versa – and you want to explore your options, contact us for a free initial consultation. Timing matters in high-stakes family law. If you think you might need our help, dont delay. Contact Vardags before your spouse does. 

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We offer a free consultation to all suitable clients. This is not just a formality. We take the time to understand your unique situation, explain the next steps, and provide a clear sense of potential outcomes and likely costs.

 

Timing matters in high-stakes family law. If you think you might need our help, don’t delay.

 

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INTERNATIONAL DIVORCE LAWYERS: ITALY & FRANCE  

Ayesha Vardag

Founder & President
Ayesha Vardag Founder & President Divorce & Family
AYESHA VARDAG - BRITAINS TOP DIVORCE LAWYER.
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Founder and President, Ayesha Vardag, is fluent in French, having having been a Cambridge Wiener Anspach scholar for a Masters in European Law at the Université...

Maria Fiorito

Partner - Dual Qualified (Italy & England)
Maria Fiorito Vardags Partner Family Law
LEADING LAWYER AT VARDAGS
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Described as “talented” by the Italian Embassy, Senior Associate Maria can read and translate French, alongside being a dual-qualified avvocato in Italy...

Francesca Zanasi

Senior Consultant
Francesca Zanasi
AN EXPERT IN FAMILY LAW
Corriere della Sera
A consultant with decades of experience with cross-border France-Italy cases, Francesca regularly handles complex family law issues and is fluent in French.

Giulia Sapi

Consultant
Giulia Sapi
AMONG THE MOST FAMOUS DIVORCE LAW FIRMS IN THE WORLD
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With decades of experience, Giulia Sapi stands as a leading force in Italian family law. A distinguished member of the Milan Bar Association, her career has been built on...
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