International Family
Law Firm
"Protecting families across borders with strategic advocacy, international expertise, and unwavering commitment."
International Divorce & Family Law
Multi-Jurisdictional Divorce represents individuals and families navigating international divorce, cross-border child custody disputes, Hague Convention proceedings, international prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, and complex high-net-worth family law matters. Led by Elena Giannattasio, the firm provides strategic legal counsel across multiple jurisdictions with discretion, precision, and results-driven advocacy.
IAFL Fellow • Admitted in NY, CT, CA & WA • Member of Hague Convention Attorney Network (U.S. Department of State)
“When everything’s on the line, only skill, experience, and fearless advocacy will do!”
"MJD An International Family Law Firm was founded to support our clients in taking the next important step in their lives, by empowering them, standing up for their rights, and achieving results that lead to a brighter tomorrow."
— Elena Giannattasio, Esq. | The Founder
Multi-Jurisdictional Divorce is a boutique international family law firm headquartered in New York City, dedicated exclusively to domestic and cross-border family law matters. Our practice focuses on international divorce, child custody and relocation disputes, Hague Convention proceedings, international child abduction, international prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, and the recognition and enforcement of foreign family law judgments. We regularly coordinate with experienced local counsel worldwide to provide seamless representation across multiple jurisdictions.
Our clients include executives, entrepreneurs, dual citizens, foreign nationals, and internationally mobile families whose lives, businesses, and assets span borders. International family disputes require strategic, sophisticated counsel that understands competing legal systems, international treaties, and jurisdictional complexities. We maintain a selective practice so that every client receives the individualized attention and high-level advocacy that complex cross-border matters demand.
The Founder
Elena Giannattasio is an internationally recognized family lawyer concentrating her practice on international and interstate family law. Her work includes international divorce, Hague Convention child abduction cases, cross-border custody and relocation disputes, jurisdictional conflicts, international prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, and the recognition and enforcement of foreign family law orders. She represents clients worldwide and works closely with experienced local counsel to develop coordinated legal strategies across multiple jurisdictions.
Education, Admissions & Affiliations
Academic qualifications, bar admissions, and professional organizations.
Fellow
Fellow of the International Academy of Family Lawyers (US Chapter), an organization comprising the world's foremost family law practitioners.
Bar Admissions
Admitted to practice law in New York, California, Connecticut, and Washington.
Convention Attorney Network
Member of the Hague Convention Attorney Network of the U.S. Department of State, specializing in international child abduction cases under the Hague Convention.
LL.M.
Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Banking, Corporate and Finance Law from Fordham University School of Law.
Law Degree
Law degree from LUISS Guido Carli School of Law in Rome, Italy, with concentrations in Contracts Interpretation and Formation, and Finance.
Professional Memberships
Member of the American Bar Association; the Family Law Committee and International Committee of the New York State Bar Association; and the Matrimonial Law Section of the New York City Bar Association.
The Team
Anne Mae Serby, Esq.
Anne Mae Serby, Esq. is an experienced New York attorney serving individuals and families throughout all New York City boroughs and surrounding communities. With decades of legal experience, she has developed a broad-based legal practice focused on helping clients navigate important personal, family, property, and legal disputes.
Francesco Mazzei
An Italian family lawyer with extensive experience in international divorce, cross-border child custody, and Hague Convention abduction proceedings. Francesco regularly advises foreign clients and provides expert legal opinions on Italian law for proceedings pending before foreign courts.
Our Approach
Every international family law matter presents unique legal, factual, and jurisdictional challenges. Our approach is guided by four core principles.
Strategic Precision
International family law demands careful analysis and meticulous preparation. Every pleading, agreement, and legal strategy is developed with close attention to both domestic and international legal considerations.
Efficient Practice
We use technology to improve efficiency, streamline communication, and reduce administrative burdens, allowing us to focus our time where it matters most—legal strategy and client representation.
Personalized Representation
We maintain a selective practice to ensure that every client receives direct attorney involvement, thoughtful guidance, and responsive communication throughout the representation.
International Perspective
Cross-border family disputes require an understanding of multiple legal systems, international treaties, and cultural considerations. We regularly coordinate with experienced local counsel worldwide to provide clients with cohesive, multi-jurisdictional representation.
Why Do Clients Choose Us?
Because we’re not your typical law firm.
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