Surviving expat life when you’re an introvert “Introvert: a shy person; a person characterised by concern primarily with his or her own thoughts and feelings” I wonder how
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How to cope with emotional overwhelm
Expats and emotional overwhelm Emotional overwhelm is a recognised and very real condition. It’s the state of being caught up in too many emotions all at once; when
Expat divorce
Where do divorce proceedings take place for those who have connections to more than one country? In many instances when a marriage breaks down the spouses only have
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
