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International Academy of Family Lawyers

Connecting colleagues|Cultivating knowledge|Creating solutions 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.

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International Academy of Family Lawyers

Serving Families with International Legal Concerns

Our Fellows provide legal advice on family law issues in their own jurisdictions and where international issues arise

Serving Families with International Legal Concerns

Settling Financial Issues in Divorce

Our Fellows deal with divorce and separation, finances and marital and child support

Settling Financial Issues in Divorce

Defining Pre- and Post-Nuptial Agreements

Our Fellows can advise on the drafting of pre and post-marital and cohabitation agreements and disputes arising from them

Defining Pre- and Post-Nuptial Agreements

Resolving Child Related Issues

Our Fellows deal with issues in relation to children including custody, residence, visitation, contact and moves to another jurisdiction

Resolving Child Related Issues

Recovering Abducted Children

Our Fellows can help recover children who have been abducted by one of their parents

Recovering Abducted Children

Resolving Family Law Disputes

Our Fellows can advise on the different ways of resolving family law disputes including litigation, negotiation, mediation, collaborative law and arbitration

Resolving Family Law Disputes

Uniting the World's Best Family Lawyers

IAFL brings together the best family lawyers from around the world

Uniting the World's Best Family Lawyers

International Academy of Family Lawyers


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With over 1,110 Fellows from 82 countries, our members span the globe. Use our search facility to find an IAFL Fellow near you


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IAFL is keen to recruit new Fellows in unrepresented and under-represented jurisdictions. Would you qualify to become a Fellow?


Forthcoming IAFL events

Oct
15
2026

IAFL Introduction to European Family Law Conference, Tirana, Albania

Thursday 15th and Friday 16th October 2026

Dec
02
2026

IAFL USA & Canadian Chapters' Meeting, Fort Lauderdale, USA

Wednesday 2nd to Sunday 6th December

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Recent News and Blogs

IAFL President Suzanne Todd shares her priorities for her term and pays tribute to outgoing President, Heather Hostetter. Read more...


In her final President's blog, Heather Hostetter gives an overview of the highlights of the Annual Meeting in Dublin. The largest meeting in the IAFL's 40 year history. The caption photo shows 7 past Presidents (L-R) Rachael Kelsey, Miles Preston, Marlene Eskind Moses, Tom Sasser, Cheryl Hepfer, William Longrigg and Mia Reich Sjogren with founding Fellow Alain Cornec and Heather Hostetter. 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.

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