Decision fatigue

Decisions, decisions, decisions…. For most of us, it starts before we even get out of bed… should I get up straight away or hit the snooze button? What’s

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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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Organising your move abroad – paperwork

Sorting out your paperworkThis doesn’t include any new paperwork you have to sort out before moving abroad, by the way. I’m assuming you have organised your visas, passports

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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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Declutter your home before moving overseas

Declutter before moving abroad Start decluttering before inviting the removal company’s assessor around otherwise it can get complicated, “Yes, we are taking that. No, we aren’t taking that,

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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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How to find a job overseas

Finding work abroad When your dream to move abroad becomes a reality, it’s time to take your head out of the clouds and start thinking about practicalities. One

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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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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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