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Our Fellows provide legal advice on family law issues in their own jurisdictions and where international issues arise
Our Fellows deal with divorce and separation, finances and marital and child support
Our Fellows can advise on the drafting of pre and post-marital and cohabitation agreements and disputes arising from them
Our Fellows deal with issues in relation to children including custody, residence, visitation, contact and moves to another jurisdiction
Our Fellows can help recover children who have been abducted by one of their parents
Our Fellows can advise on the different ways of resolving family law disputes including litigation, negotiation, mediation, collaborative law and arbitration
IAFL brings together the best family lawyers from around the world
With over 1,050 Fellows from 79 countries, our members span the globe. Use our search facility to find an IAFL Fellow near you
IAFL is keen to recruit new Fellows in unrepresented and under-represented jurisdictions. Would you qualify to become a Fellow?
Sunday 29th to Tuesday 31st March 2026
Wednesday 20th to Sunday 24th May
The European Chapter Chat was held on 13 January 2026 - New IAFL Fellows, Tim Backx (Netherlands), Gunilla Olsson (Sweden) and Markéta Mlčkovsky Millerova (Czech Republic) outlined recent significant legislative reform or landmark case law in their jurisdiction. Read more...
IAFL celebrates International Women's Day 2026 with a focus on our first woman President, Jacqueline Leong QC, SC and we applaud all those who have followed her. Read more...
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IAFL is a worldwide association of practising lawyers who are recognised by their peers as the most experienced and skilled family law specialists in their respective countries.