Annapolis Lawyers Offering Solutions For Your International Divorce
Last updated on August 26, 2026
Do you need an international divorce attorney to help with a case that crosses borders? Our international divorce attorney team helps with the nuanced laws in these cases. We protect your rights during cross-border divorce in Maryland situations.
Since 2012, Reinstein, Glackin, Herriott & Renart, LLC, has served clients in Anne Arundel, Prince Georges, Howard, Montgomery, Calvert, Charles, St. Mary’s, Queen Annes, and Talbot counties. Our lawyers have spent many years helping families navigate divorce jurisdiction issues. Three of our lawyers are members of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML), a prestigious group that includes only a select number of family law attorneys statewide. Two of our attorneys are members of the International Academy of Family Lawyers (IAFL), a worldwide group of lawyers with expertise in international family law matters. Our lawyers are the only members of both organizations regularly practicing in Southern Maryland.
Divorce And Immigration Status
Ending a marriage can affect your ability to remain in the United States when your immigration status is connected to your spouse. This may involve a dependent visa, a pending green card application or another immigration benefit based on the marriage. Divorce proceedings can change what options remain available to you and may create time-sensitive decisions while you are also dealing with property, support and other issues in the divorce.
These cases require both family law strategy and immigration concerns to be considered together. Our attorneys can help you understand how the timing of the divorce may affect your situation and account for those concerns while addressing the other legal issues in your case. Managing these issues may involve:
- Dependent visa concerns: A spouse whose immigration status depends on the other spouse may face changes after the marriage ends. Our family lawyers can help coordinate the divorce strategy and address the legal timing concerns that arise when one spouse’s right to remain in the United States may be affected.
- Conditional permanent residency: A person with conditional permanent resident status may need to address the immigration consequences of divorce and establish that the marriage was entered into in good faith.
- Affidavit of support obligations: Divorce does not necessarily eliminate an existing federal sponsorship obligation. Our team creates plans that fit your exact needs, considering support obligations and any other financial issues involved in the divorce.
International divorce can also involve foreign proceedings, overseas assets or children living in different countries. Our attorneys have experience with international family law matters and maintain a network of lawyers in other countries when a case requires assistance across jurisdictions.
We also believe that no two divorce cases should be handled the same way. We listen to your concerns, assess the issues affecting your family and develop a strategy suited to your circumstances. With integrity, honesty and fairness guiding our work, we can help you address your Maryland divorce while keeping broader international and immigration concerns in view.
Why Choose Our International Divorce Attorney Team For Your Case?
Our firm stands out because we:
- Are honest and fair with clients
- Know how to handle tough foreign divorce proceedings
- Have court-qualified lawyers in family law, domestic violence and attorney fees
- Create plans that fit your exact needs
- Help with foreign divorce recognition
- Handle international spousal and child support issues
Frequently Asked Questions About International Divorce
Here are answers to common questions our clients ask about international divorce cases:
How Is Jurisdiction Decided In An International Divorce Case In Maryland?
Your case depends on where you and your spouse live and where you got married. Maryland courts need at least one spouse to live in the state, unless the grounds for the divorce occurred in Maryland. Courts also check which court granted any foreign divorce and if that court had the right to do so.
Maryland accepts foreign marriage dissolution orders if the courts legally issue them. Maryland courts can use these foreign orders, including those about support and custody, which helps Marylanders dealing with divorces from other countries.
Can I Get Divorced In Annapolis If My Spouse Lives In Another Country?
You can file for divorce in Annapolis even if your spouse lives in another country, as long as you meet Maryland’s residency requirement by living in the state for at least six months, or if the grounds for the divorce occurred in the state. Our international divorce attorney helps with:
- Getting courts to accept foreign divorces
- International property division challenges
- Dealing with overseas assets in divorce
Our lawyers help expatriates with their divorce issues, including cases of military divorce overseas. We follow Maryland law while handling the special issues when one spouse lives outside the U.S.
How Are Child Custody Arrangements Handled In International Divorce Cases?
Maryland courts handle international custody disputes carefully and prioritize the best interests of the child. For cases involving international child abduction, Maryland follows the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction, which helps return children wrongfully taken across borders. While this treaty focuses on abduction cases rather than divorce itself, it plays an important role in some international custody matters.
Our international divorce attorney team creates clear international child custody plans and helps get child support across countries. We guide you through these challenging issues to protect your rights as a parent and your children’s well-being.
How Long Does An International Divorce Take To Complete?
The duration of an international divorce varies widely depending on the countries involved, the complexity of assets and custody issues. While some simpler cases may resolve within 6-9 months, more complex cases involving multiple jurisdictions or contested custody matters can take one to two years or longer.
Our international divorce attorney team works to move your case along as quickly as possible. We help gather needed papers from foreign countries and work with overseas lawyers when required. This helps avoid delays that often happen in international cases.
Contact Our International Divorce Attorney Team Today
Call 301-850-7349 to talk with a trusted international divorce attorney who knows international cases. We offer support to help you handle your divorce with confidence. Schedule a consultation today.