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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?
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Wednesday 20th to Sunday 24th May
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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.