What do the latest political developments for families in the USA and Great Britain mean?

There are reports of a growing group of US citizens who, dissatisfied with the turbulence, which were caused by the newly installed US administration, and search for British citizenship to find security and stability. Despite the recent changes to the “non-Dom” rules in Great Britain, this happens, which means to significant changes to the tax rules, the US citizens are far less affected by the changes, and the quick and increasingly unstable global situation has created a feeling of urgency for those families that are considered to be relocated to Great Britain.

Two current articles written by experts from our divorce and family team explore these connected topics.

Americans who move to Great Britain could surprise if they divorce

Partner Sam Longworth (senior partner in the case of the Supreme Court Stand) looked at the exodus from the United States to Great Britain and what needs to know about the differences between the two jurisdiction about family law.

How does a gradual abolition of the non-DOM regime affect the divorce pairs?

In a detailed article for FT consultants, partner Toby Atkinson and Senior Associate Ellie Hampson-Jones check the abolition of the non-DOM regime and what it could mean for separating couples.

What do US citizens need to know about the British family law system?

Against today's turbulent political background, thousands of US citizens to Great Britain, with a remarkable increase, began as President Trump's second term. While the most important drivers will be education, financial opportunities and political stability, many find that the step has unexpected legal and financial consequences – especially when it comes to family affairs. If a couple from the United States separate after moving to England, it will almost certainly be included in the English legal system and the laws of the state in which they were previously lived or married.

Sam Longworth outlines from his opinion article for the Times:

• Differences between English and US law systems
• How US prenups could be treated by the English courts
• Why England has long been a popular jurisdiction for those who have decided to divide a financially stronger spouse
• The relative privacy of the English dishes compared to the USA
• Options for alternative dispute settlement options with breastfeeding size privacy.

How does a gradual abolition of the non-DOM regime affect the divorce pairs?

Critics described the non-domicile status available in Great Britain as dated and suggested that the harmonization of the tax treated the perceived injustice in the tax system based on global income and profits. According to the changes proposed by the conservatives, the Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirmed the introduction of a newly occurring regime of April 6, 2025.

This announcement had an immediate influence on individuals and families with a high network and families in Great Britain, but with an external tax seat.

In the full article in the FT consultant, Toby Atkinson and Ellie Hampson-Jones explain:

• How the previous system worked
• How the changes will affect divorce law in Great Britain
• The question of jurisdiction
• What makes it entitled to divorce in England and Wales
• What happens if every person submits a divorce in another country?
• What does this mean for front ups.

Toby and Ellie summarize that it is of crucial importance for wealthy families, especially for wealthy families, both in Great Britain and in every potential new country of residence for specialists and strategic advice in order to understand the potential effects on family law.