Focus on the expat family

Staying connected with family After moving abroad, everything changes – and sometimes, even family dynamics do, too. After settling in, some families grow closer, others further apart. We

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Ten of the best countries for expats

Want to move abroad? Where is a good place to go? Making the decision to move to a new country and make a fresh start is no easy task.

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Transferring money overseas – an infographic

International money transfers At some point in every expat’s journey comes the issue of funding and the inevitable question – how exactly do I make an international money

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Thinking baby? Protect yourself and baby with maternity insurance

Expat maternity cover Pregnancy is an expensive process for expatriates; pre-natal check-ups, regular doctor’s visits, the actual delivery and post-natal care… Costs can escalate quickly. Adding unforeseen complications

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Expat education and separated parents

Choosing schools for your children when you no longer live together All mothers have parental responsibility to their children as do most fathers (see footnote). This means that

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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

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International surrogacy

International surrogacy laws Surrogacy often features heavily in discussions amongst aspiring parents wishing to have children through alternative measures. At its best, surrogacy provides couples the opportunity to

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If unmarried expat couples with kids separate

Financial Provision for children of unmarried international couples When unmarried parents separate, the parent with whom the child lives may make a financial claim against the other for

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Moving abroad: Could online education be the answer for your child?

An educational alternative Finding a school for your child when moving to another country can be an overwhelming experience. There are many factors you need to consider such

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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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