Expat ‘failure’ – what to do if expat life doesn’t work out for you

When expat life doesn’t work out Despite our best intentions, relocations don’t always work out the way we hope and expect. For a whole host of reasons, the

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Adjusting to expat life as an accompanying expat partner

Moving abroad with your partner: What happens if you can’t work? Your partner gets a fantastic new job abroad and you both agree it’s too good an opportunity

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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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Hope for the best, plan for the worst

The expat’s backup plan Hope for the best, plan for the worst and prepare to be surprised. Denis Waitley A cliché that’s been used, misused and oft repeated

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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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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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The family left behind

When adult children move abroad with their children Imagine… You’ve invested years of your life, raising, nurturing and loving your child. You have watched her grow, watched her

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Travelling with kids – the legalities

Taking your children on holiday abroad With spring in the air this time of year is when people’s thoughts turn to their summer holidays with families and children.

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The expat ‘six month slump’

When the euphoria wears thin; the 6 month slump When you type ‘6-month slump’ into Google, the first thing you find is lots of information about nursing mums.

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