International Family Law
Hartley Healy has over nineteen years’ experience in international family law and has acted for clients both in Australia (involved in international litigation) and also overseas clients (involved in complex property and child related matters.
Hartley Healy is also a member of IR Global which is an international alliance of over 800 law firms over the world on whom we can draw upon for expertise and assistance in each different jurisdiction around the world in relation to any family law matter that may impact upon that jurisdiction.
We may be small in size but our reach is far when it comes to looking after our clients on the international and global scale.


Our firm is recognised as experts in matters of family law that cross international borders. We have the knowledge and contacts to manage the most complex of international family law cases.
At Hartley Healy we have extensive experience with International Family Law Cases, Australian Family Law Matters for those living overseas and we have represented clients in the Family Court of Australia in relation to jurisdictional matters in complex property and child related matters.
We have represented clients in countries across the globe including Canada, China, Germany, Holland, Hong Kong, Japan, Netherlands, Nigeria, Papua New Guinea, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, the United Kingdom and the United States of America.
We have also had extensive experience in complex international child abduction matters including Applications pursuant to the Hague Convention.
For immediate assistance or to request further information on our international family law services please contact us with your enquiry.
Our process to resolve your international family law case
We make the legal process simple, ensuring that we tailor a plan to resolve your case with the least amount of time, pain and financial loss.
1. Book your consulation
The consultation allows us to get an understanding of your circumstances in order to provide options and possible next steps.
2. Tailor a plan
We don’t provide a cookie cutter solution. Each plan starts with the end result in mind and is created specifically for your unique requirements.
3. Resolve your case
Our goal is to get the ideal outcome without going to court and in the shortest possible time with least possible cost. As we only do Family law, we are the best at what we do.
International Family Law Fact Sheet
We can help you with your initial research by downloading the following relevant International Family Law Fact Sheet
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