Recent reports suggest that Turner and Jonas’ daughters will switch between each parent every two weeks – a considerable feat for two children under the age of four.

The practicalities of this arrangement will become more interesting when the children are of school age, as it is unlikely that it will be in the children’s best interests to be spending two weeks in one school in one jurisdiction, and then two weeks in another. 

The reality is that one of the court’s main considerations when it comes to children is stability.

The Courts of England and Wales would never seek to limit the time each parent can enjoy with their children unnecessarily, but when the children are of school age and if the parties are split across jurisdictions, there is likely to be a need for the children to have stability during school term time in one jurisdiction, and then the children split their time equally with their parents during the school holidays, between whatever jurisdictions there are in place. 

With a celebrity couple such as Tuner and Jonas however, it is likely that the split of the children’s time can be fairly equal if the parent outside of the jurisdiction purchases themselves a property in the jurisdiction of the school, so that the children can enjoy continuity of schooling and quality time with each parent. 

Ultimately, international divorce can have ramifications on all aspects of a family’s future.

What the Jonas/Turner divorce has highlighted is some of the important factors a divorcing couple need to consider.

The financial aspects of any relationship breakdown can be complicated enough without the spanner of several jurisdictions. However, it is something that is becoming more commonplace and family structures shift. 

Ashley Le-Core is a senior associate at Stowe Family Law