Organising your move abroad – paperwork

Sorting out your paperwork This 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,

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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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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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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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