Matrimonial Law

Matrimonial laws in different countries are highly diverse, which in practice results in conflicts of law when nationals of different countries decide to join in holy matrimony. The number of marriages between Russian nationals and foreigners is on the rise. This leads to an increase in cases where children and their parents have different nationality, with different matrimonial laws applying to them.

We advise Russian and foreign nationals on mixed marriages: marrying in Russia and abroad, property and non-property interests, recognition of marriages under different national jurisdictions, annulment and divorce, maternity and paternity, alimony and adoption. We help our clients figure out what the principles of foreign matrimonial laws really mean and make the right choice.