International Divorce In The Caribbean Review

: Formally "serving" divorce papers to a spouse living in a different country must be done correctly (often via the Hague Service Convention) for the divorce to be legally binding internationally. Community Perspectives

: Moving assets out of a Caribbean "tax haven" to a home country during a settlement can trigger significant capital gains or inheritance taxes that a local lawyer might not mention. International Divorce in the Caribbean

: Caribbean courts generally have jurisdiction over real estate located within their territory. However, if you have offshore accounts or property in the U.S. or Europe, you may need to coordinate multiple legal actions to ensure "equitable distribution" or a "fair share" is enforced across all jurisdictions. : Formally "serving" divorce papers to a spouse