Jeremy Morley's comprehensive and indispensable book for U.S. family lawyers, International Family Law Practice, is now published in a new and expanded edition issued in May 2024 and is a must for all family lawyers. It provides a throughout and detailed analysis of international family law as applied in the U.S. by one of the leading international family law practitioners.

Family law cases that have an international element are growing rapidly as the world “shrinks,” and family lawyers need  to be ready, well-equipped and fully prepared to handle these cases. This book provides family lawyers with essential support. It is my go-to for any international family law issues.

The section on international prenuptial agreements is both practical and extensive. It includes an overview of the principles that apply globally concerning the enforceability of pre- and post-nuptial agreements, which is an ever-growing area in the field of family law.

The sections on international divorce jurisdiction and recognition are thorough and invaluable. They cover the international divorce planning process, the divorce jurisdictional rules that governs cases in the U,S, and many foreign countries, the issues that arise when divorce cases are pending in different jurisdictions, the rules concerning choice of law in international divorce cases, and the various rules and practices of competing jurisdictions concerning the division of family assets, and the determination of spousal maintenance. The section on the recognition of foreign divorces is thorough and important. The book includes a host of practical suggestions to follow in what are often extremely tricky international cases that may require urgent and effective action.

The book includes extensive chapters on international child custody issues, including a thorough overview of how the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act applies in cases concerning international families, and all aspects of the international movement of children, including international visitation, international relocation and the recovery of internationally-abducted children. Jeremy Morley has unparalleled experience in international child abduction cases, both as to the prevention of abduction and the recovery of abducted children, whether through the Hague Abduction Convention or through other means, and he shares his knowledge and wisdom extensively on these issues.

International Family Law Practice is an indispensable resource for U.S. family lawyers, and I recommend it wholeheartedly.