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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
I’m a British Expat; will I be protected by English law?
Legal considerations before moving abroad Expatriate Law Ltd is an English law firm specialising in divorce and family law advice for British expatriates. In this article, Byron James,
International adoption
The recognition of foreign adoption orders Adoption is a wonderful way of expanding your family and offering a lifelong home to a child in need of a loving