The Gray Divorce Podcast: Episode 62 International Divorce with Chloe O
Divorce can be difficult enough in the simplest of situations. But imagine that you and your soon to be ex are living in Paris or Bangkok or Madrid and you've decided to get divorced. Imagine the added stress of dealing with this difficult situation in a different culture with a different language and different laws.
Chloe Oudiz is a divorce and separation coach who specializes in working with expatriate, international and cross-cultural couples at all stages of the divorce or separation process. Chloe was born in Paris to a French father and American mother and has resided in London for the last 15 years. Her coaching sessions can be conducted in French and/or English to accommodate her client’s most comfortable language. Chloe Is also the author of the book Don't Screw Up Your Divorce - how to be fully prepared and avoid costly mistakes and, last but not least, a fellow member of the Amicable Divorce Network.
Among the subjects discussed in this episode:
- Expats and international couples. What is the difference?
- Additional challenges when you live abroad.
- One spouse may have followed the other – imbalance.
- One may speak the language, the other not.
- Jurisdiction – Where do they get divorced?
- Jurisdiction race. One party wants to secure a jurisdiction.
- Duration – waiting period.
- One country may be more favorable for one party.
- Relocation – an issue particularly if there are children
- Isolation – lack of support system
- Cost
- Grounds
Special considerations for older divorcees:
- Health
- Pensions
- Retirement Accounts
- Social Security
Resources:
Book a free discovery call with Chloe at www.thedivorceandseparationcoach.com
The Divorce and Separation Coach Podcast: https://thedivorceandseparationcoach.com/resources-and-videos/by-format/podcasts/