International Divorce Lawyers: England & Guernsey ===================================================== Vardags is a leading family and divorce law firm for high-net-worth clients with links to both Guernsey and England or Wales - such as British nationals living, working, or with property in Guernsey. Clients in this position may have the freedom to choose where to file for divorce. Since the legal systems in Guernsey and England operate differently, the financial outcome of a divorce will likely vary significantly depending on where it is heard - and on whether you are the economically stronger or weaker party. Vardags can advise you on which jurisdiction is likely to produce the better outcome based on a detailed evaluation of your specific circumstances. If you have already received a divorce petition in either jurisdiction, it may still be possible to challenge jurisdiction and pursue proceedings in the more favourable forum. Even if you have already finalised your divorce in Guernsey, this does not necessarily draw a line under your financial claims. In certain circumstances, English courts can enhance or supplement an earlier award. Complex international divorce matters can be highly time-sensitive - it is important to contact Vardags before your spouse does. [BOOK MY FREE CONSULTATION](https://vardags.com/contact/consultation) "The Queen of Divorce" Daily Mail "Rolls Royce service from start to finish" "Dr Stephen Bence is a financial genius." LEWIS MARKS QC Guernsey Desk | Our offering ---------------------------- Vardags is one of the UK's leading divorce law firms, specializing in ultra-high net worth, complex international divorce cases. Our Founder and President [Ayesha Vardag](https://vardags.com/solicitors/london/ayesha-vardag), billed "Britain's top divorce lawyer", is noted for her ground-breaking work in divorce law and impressive track record of achieving major victories for her clients. Our specialist divorce lawyers have extensive experience advising on jurisdiction disputes, providing clients with outstanding legal strategies that identify the best possible route, and in turn outcome, for their case. For the financially weaker party, our in-house forensic financial and valuation team also has unparalleled expertise dealing with international, offshore and onshore assets and structures, including the tracing of, and enforcement against complex financial structures and trusts. For the financially stronger party, the team has extensive experience in securing favourable valuations of corporate and trust structures and defending them from attack. Contact us ---------- London, as the 'divorce capital of the world', is known for making generous awards to the financially weaker parties, and the court has wide discretionary powers. In these circumstances, it is imperative to act fast and instruct a lawyer as soon as possible. At Vardags, we will help ensure that your case proceeds in the most advantageous jurisdiction and secure the best possible financial outcome for you. If you are considering or going through a divorce, contact us before your spouse does. WE ARE READY TO HELP -------------------- We offer a free consultation to suitable clients, typically those where the family's net assets are in excess of £1m or the combined income is in excess of £150,000 [ Telephone 020 7404 9390](https://vardags.com/tel:020%207404%209390 "Call") Phone lines are open 24 hours WhatsApp 07385025158 Scan QR to open WhatsApp Alternatively, INTERNATIONAL DIVORCE LAWYERS: ENGLAND & GUERNSEY ----------------------------------------------------- ### [Ayesha Vardag](https://vardags.com/solicitors/london/ayesha-vardag "Ayesha Vardag") Founder & President "AYESHA VARDAG - BRITAIN'S TOP DIVORCE LAWYER." The Telegraph "Britain's top divorce lawyer" Ayesha Vardag rose to fame for winning the landmark Supreme Court case of Radmacher v Granatino in 2010, changing the law to... [READ MORE](https://vardags.com/solicitors/london/ayesha-vardag) [BOOK CONSULTATION](https://vardags.com/lawyers/london/ayesha-vardag "SELECT") ### [David Lister](https://vardags.com/solicitors/london/david-lister "David Lister") Senior Partner and Head of London Family - Divorce & Family "BRILLIANT WITH A REAL SPARK WHICH CLIENTS LOVE" Legal 500 David is a Senior Partner at Vardags, and as of November 2025, is the Head of London Family. With over 35 years of experience at the forefront of the profession... [READ MORE](https://vardags.com/solicitors/london/david-lister) [BOOK CONSULTATION](https://vardags.com/lawyers/london/david-lister "SELECT") ### [Simon McKirgan](https://vardags.com/solicitors/london/simon-mckirgan "Simon McKirgan") Senior Partner - Divorce & Family "[SIMON MCKIRGAN IS] IMMENSELY SKILLED AND WORKS FORMIDABLY HARD." Legal 500 A senior partner at Vardags and a top international divorce lawyer, the "immensely skilled" (Legal 500) Simon McKirgan is undoubtedly one of the best in the... [READ MORE](https://vardags.com/solicitors/london/simon-mckirgan) [BOOK CONSULTATION](https://vardags.com/lawyers/london/simon-mckirgan "SELECT") Related FAQS ------------ This article will address the extent to which a parent can move their child away from the other parent without their consent. A distinction will be made between moving the child to another part of the UK, as well as moving abroad. It should be noted from the outset that whether the parties have ever been married or in a civil partnership is immaterial for the purposes of relocation of the child. The important factor is whether the parent seeking to prevent the relocation has parental responsibility. [FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/divorce/can-my-ex-partner-move-away-with-our-children "Can my ex-partner move away with our children?") During the process of divorce, one of the elements is the exchange of information relating to finances, known as disclosure. This is done in order to determine what a fair division of the assets will be. However, there are instances where one or both of the parties conceal or misrepresent deliberately the value of their assets. Should it be the case that certain assets are not included during disclosure, it cannot be divided, even if it's the case that it is later discovered it is likely already be disposed of. These kinds of assets are known as hidden assets and should either party be discovered to be hiding assets, the court will take serious action against them. [FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/divorce/how-to-uncover-hidden-assets-during-divorce-proceedings "How do you uncover hidden assets during divorce proceedings?") In many countries, a couple can divorce with little or no financial support being given to the poorer party. Sometimes, you might not even know about the divorce until it has already been finalised. That does not prevent you from seeking the support of the English courts. Under Part III of the Matrimonial and Family Proceedings Act, the English court can make a financial award for where there was "no, or no adequate" provision in overseas proceedings. [FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/divorce/divorce-abroad-unreasonable-settlement "I got divorced abroad and got a terrible settlement, what can I do?") 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