International Divorce ===================== Divorce involving international elements under Italian law can be complex, especially surrounding questions of jurisdiction, applicable law, recognition of foreign judgments and enforcements. These cases are governed by EU regulations and Italy's Private International Law, making expert guidance essential. --- [REQUEST A FOLLOW-UP](https://vardags.com/it-en/contact/consultation "REQUEST A FOLLOW-UP") HOW CAN VARDAGS HELP YOU? -------------------------- Jurisdiction & Applicable Law - We advise on whether Italian courts have jurisdiction and which law will apply to your divorce. Our team ensures compliance with EU rules (Brussels II bis, Rome III) and Italian law, protecting your rights at every stage. We can help you to establish what is the most convenient jurisdiction for your case and we can secure this for you. Choice of Law Agreements - We help couples formalise agreements on which country's law will govern their divorce, and their finances, ensuring clarity and avoiding future disputes. Financial & Property Matters - International divorces often involve assets in multiple jurisdictions. We provide strategic advice on property division, property transfers, setting up of trusts or other asset protection mechanisms, spousal maintenance and children maintenance. Assets tracing and company valuations - We have a dedicated financial forensic department that assist with worldwide assets tracing and provide companies valuations, in-depth analysis of any business interests, accounts, trusts and any complex economic structure. Recognition of Foreign Judgments - If your divorce was granted abroad, we assist with recognition in Italy, including complex cases involving non-EU countries or religious divorces. Enforcement of Italian orders in other jurisdictions and foreign orders in Italy - We assist clients in enforcing Italian court decisions abroad and recognizing foreign judgments within Italy. Children & Parental Responsibility - We handle cross-border issues relating to child arrangements and maintenance, ensuring compliance with international conventions and EU regulations. WHY CHOOSE VARDAGS? -------------------- Vardags is widely regarded as one of the top family law firms, trusted for its expertise in complex, high-value cases. We offer a free consultation to suitable clients — wealthy individuals, successful entrepreneurs, professionals, and high-profile individuals with complex family matters. In this consultation, our lawyers listen carefully to your circumstances and guide you through the process with insight and expertise at every stage. We provide discreet, tailored advice that protects your interests, reduces conflict, and achieves outstanding results - whether that means negotiating a fair financial agreement or safeguarding your children's welfare. As a top family law firm, Vardags can help you get the best possible outcome from your financial proceedings. From producing accurate valuations of your assets to countering excessive proposed needs and entitlements, our invaluable support and expertise will ensure you get the financial settlement you deserve. If you are facing an international divorce, contact us for a free confidential consultation. Timing matters in high-stakes family law. If you think you might need our help, don't delay. Contact Vardags before your spouse does. [BOOK A FREE CONSULTATION NOW](https://vardags.com/it-en/contact/consultation "BOOK A FREE CONSULTATION NOW") "Vardags are both the Rolls Royce and the Ferrari of the family law world. The firm's strength and ability is remarkable. They take on unwinnable cases and win, they fight the unfightable and succeed and they relish the most complex and difficult of cases" ![Legal500](https://vardags.com/it-en/images/logo/legal-500.png) "Ayesha Vardag, a divorce lawyer widely regarded as one of the world's best" ![METRO](https://vardags.com/it-en/images/logo/whitelogo_metro_mag.png) "A handful of firms dominate the so-called 'glamour' end of the market ... Vardags"![The Times](https://vardags.com/it-en/images/logo/thetimeslogo_white.png) OUR TEAM -------- [### Ayesha Vardag](https://vardags.com/it-en/solicitors/milan/ayesha-vardag "Ayesha Vardag Founder & President Divorce & Family") [### Maria Fiorito](https://vardags.com/it-en/solicitors/milan/maria "Maria Fiorito Vardags Partner Family Law") [### Iacopo Tozzi](https://vardags.com/it-en/solicitors/florence/iacopo-tozzi "Iacopo Tozzi") [Founder & President](https://vardags.com/it-en/solicitors/milan/ayesha-vardag "Ayesha Vardag Founder & President Divorce & Family") [Partner - Dual Qualified (Italy & England)](https://vardags.com/it-en/solicitors/milan/maria "Maria Fiorito Vardags Partner Family Law") [Senior Consultant](https://vardags.com/it-en/solicitors/florence/iacopo-tozzi "Iacopo Tozzi") [### Ayesha Vardag Founder & President](https://vardags.com/it-en/solicitors/milan/ayesha-vardag "Ayesha Vardag Founder & President Divorce & Family")"Ayesha Vardag - Britain's top divorce lawyer." The Telegraph [### Maria Fiorito Partner - Dual Qualified (Italy & England) ](https://vardags.com/it-en/solicitors/milan/maria "Maria Fiorito Vardags Partner Family Law")"Leading lawyer at Vardags" La Repubblica [### Iacopo Tozzi Senior Consultant ](https://vardags.com/it-en/solicitors/florence/iacopo-tozzi "Iacopo Tozzi")"A formidably strong family law firm which acts in the most high-profile cases of the country" Legal 500 [Meet the rest of the team](https://vardags.com/it-en/team) Types of clients we serve ------------------------- ### WEALTHY INTERNATIONAL INDIVIDUALS We advise internationally mobile clients with personal, financial or business ties to Italy, alongside assets in the UK or other jurisdictions. These matters typically involve high-value cross-border wealth and offshore structures, requiring expertise in jurisdictional overlap. ### WEALTHY ITALIAN INDIVIDUALS We work with Italian individuals and families, from affluent professionals to aristocrats with generational wealth. These matters often involve domestic and international assets tied to family interests, reputation and long-term preservation. ### HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL ENTREPRENEURS We advise founders and entrepreneurs whose wealth is closely linked to privately held businesses, often across Italian and international markets. These matters typically involve shareholdings, valuation, ownership and ongoing enterprise. ### LEADING FINANCIERS, BUSINESSPEOPLE, AND PROFESSIONALS We act for globally-minded individuals at the highest levels of finance, business and professional life. These matters typically involve complex remuneration structures and investments shaped by corporate frameworks and personal holdings. ### HIGH PROFILE INDIVIDUALS We represent individuals with significant public visibility, including professional athletes, royalty, global influencers and public figures. These matters typically involve international assets, alongside heightened sensitivity around privacy, reputation and public scrutiny. OUR FULL RANGE OF SERVICES -------------------------- Our team of leading lawyers provides expert guidance to unmarried couples, particularly involving complex and cross-border cases. We provide specialised legal advice on topics including cohabitation and separation agreements, mediation, and assets tracing and valuation. [Find out more](https://vardags.com/it-en/services/unmarried-couples "Unmarried couples") Our team helps clients navigate divorce, including financial settlements, maintenance, and child arrangements. We also advise on cross-border cases and complex asset division, and international enforcement of orders. [Find out more](https://vardags.com/it-en/services/separation-divorce-finances "Separation, Divorce and Finances") International divorce involves complex issues of jurisdiction, applicable law, and recognition of foreign judgments. Vardags provides expert guidance on these matters, including financial strategy, asset tracing, and cross-border child arrangements. [Find out more](https://vardags.com/it-en/services/international-divorce "International divorce") Our legal team provides expert guidance for those seeking support with child maintenance, relocation and abduction. We offer specialised legal advice on areas including financial support, cross-border strategy, and court representation. [Find out more](https://vardags.com/it-en/services/children-arrangements "Children Arrangements") Vardags' leading lawyers help clients navigate inheritance, wills and probate, including cross-border succession planning, disputes and litigation, asset protection and tax strategy. [Find out more](https://vardags.com/it-en/services/inheritance-wills-probate "Inheritance, Wills and Probate")