Moving overseas with a child who has additional needs

Relocating abroad when your child has special educational needs I’ve published several pieces in the past about choosing the right schools abroad, how to help your child prepare

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Cross border family mediation

Mediation in cross border cases concerning children Mediation in children cases can be very successful as it concentrates both parents’ minds on their children and crucially what will

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International contact arrangements

It is very important that children are able to maintain and develop good relationships with both parents and their wider families regardless of the physical distances between them.

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Going to school after home education

How to help your home educated child adjust to school Home schooling is becoming very mainstream and increasingly popular, which may be why an increasing number of expat

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Child relocation abroad – the legalities

Moving overseas with kids Families who are looking to relocate abroad, considering a return home or moving on to another country, must be aware of the legal consequences

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Moving with kids: How to deal with homesickness

Help your children settle in their new homeHomesickness is a major worry for parents bringing their children on international assignments. Children thrive on stability and familiar environments, and

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How to help your child settle in a new school

Adjusting to a new normal You’ve made the move, unpacked, started your new job and your new life! It’s an exciting time – but there are still some

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International child abduction: An overview

Parental child abduction This article deals with the most common form of child abduction – parental child abduction. A parent is not permitted to make a unilateral decision

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International adoption

The recognition of foreign adoption orders Adoption is a wonderful way of expanding your family and offering a lifelong home to a child in need of a loving

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Impact of divorce and separation on children

How to help your child cope with divorce and separation It is estimated that 1 in 3 children in the UK are likely to experience parental separation before

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