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Expatica’s Partners channel offers advice on relationships and expat dating, especially helpful for new ‘global nomads’ who have launched themselves into their new life abroad with enthusiasm, often without the emotional and logistical support of a partner. Or read about expats dating the locals in articles such as Dating in Spain which offers tips from six expats who took the plunge. Expatica’s events for single expat women and men, the...

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Getting married abroad

Expatica offers tips for those wishing to tie the knot in their new country of residence and takes them through the often complicated trail of bureaucracy to marital bliss. Check out Expatica’s A-Z listings to find the services you need for this special event.

Moving a marriage abroad

Moving your marriage abroad is no easy affair, and the pressures of relocation have rocked many formerly stable relationships. But with the right approach and preparation before the big move, many couples, with or without kids, will pull through, and their lives will only be richer for the experience. On Expatica’s Partners channel, you’ll find numerous articles on how to deal with the trials and tribulations faced by relocating couples, how to secure visas to enable family to join you in your new country of residence and even how to carry out long distance relationships. What’s it like being gay or lesbian in your current country of residence? Expatica lists the best bars and hangouts and looks at how open your new country’s culture is to own-gender preferences.

Modern love

Articles like The marketplace of Eros look at modern day love, while Breaking up in the time of Twitter and Love in the age of Facebook give insights into how today’s technological advances have affected dating and relationships.

The accompanying spouse

Industry relocation surveys consistently cite family concerns as the top reason for early return of expats from assignment. Contributing to this trend, along with concerns for children’s education, is spousal dissatisfaction. Expatica's recent survey of expat women reveals that female expats who initiate relocation themselves are twice as happy as accompanying or 'trailing' spouses. The title of Expatica HR feature ‘Dual or duelling careers?’ just about sums it up. Organisations like the Permits Foundation have helped accompanying or ‘trailing’ spouses to obtain visas to work abroad and savvy young career couples nowadays try to ‘take turns’ with their careers, but the issue remains a tricky one to resolve.

Divorce

No one wants to speak about splitting up, but it happens, and the process can be all the more devastating for the expat living outside of familiar territory, often without the support network of close family and friends. One Expatica reader who went through a divorce in the Netherlands speaks about the dark but also the hopeful side of her separation from a Dutchman in his home country. Expatica’s article Divorce overseas: ten steps to protect your children offers advice for families, especially when more than one country or nationality is involved.

Looking for love? Interested in making new friends? Meet the most eligible internationals in the Netherlands just in time for Valentine’s Day. Don’t miss out — true love could be waiting!

16/11/2011 Getting divorced in Belgium

Here's some practical information that you should know when your marriage is on the rocks or you are curious about divorce procedures in Belgium.

09/11/2011 A guide to getting married in France

Getting married in France is not only romantic, but also an easy process if you know what to do. Here's a guide to marriage in France, its legal process, and what your options are when being wed.

08/11/2011 Editor's guide: Partners in Germany

Expatica introduces its section for Partners in Germany with information on dating in Germany, getting married or divorced in Germany and relocating to Germany with a partner.

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Partners

Partners

Partners

Getting married abroad

Moving a marriage abroad

Modern love

The accompanying spouse

Divorce

Partners - Essential Articles

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16/11/2011 Getting divorced in Belgium

09/11/2011 A guide to getting married in France

08/11/2011 Editor's guide: Partners in Germany