IAFL Executive Committee
The Executive Committee is responsible for the management of IAFL
IAFL Board of Governors
The Board of Governors of the IAFL is made up of the Executive Committee plus the following Chapter delegates and Governors at Large
IAFL USA Chapter Executive Committee
The USA Chapter Executive Committee is responsible for the management of the IAFL USA Chapter
IAFL USA Chapter Board of Managers
The USA Chapter Board of Managers operates as the legislative and governing body of the USA Chapter
IAFL European Chapter Management Committee
The European Chapter Management Committee is responsible for the management of the IAFL European Chapter
IAFL Canadian Chapter Management Committee
The Canadian Chapter Management Committee is responsible for the management of the IAFL Canadian Chapter
IAFL Asia Pacific Chapter Management Committee
The Asia Pacific Chapter Management Committee is responsible for the management of the IAFL Asia Pacific Chapter
IAFL Contractors
IAFL and Chapter Contractors around the worldIAFL Nominating Committee 2025
Defined in IAFL BylawsIAFL Amicus Committee
To intervene in court proceedings by filing an amicus brief where there are significant issues concerning international family law mattersIAFL Dispute Resolution Committee
To advance and promote the better understanding and practice of dispute resolution processes in family law in its many forms across jurisdictions and internationally, with particular emphasis on mediation and arbitration. The officers of the Committee are:IAFL Domestic Abuse, Family Violence and IPV Committee
The Committee aims to examine the various manner and means in which domestic abuse, family violence and IPV is dealt with in different jurisdictions, and to consider and promote awareness, education and cross-jurisdictional working in relation to all aspects. The officers of the Committee are:
IAFL Forced Marriage Committee
The IAFL Forced Marriage Committee shares knowledge on laws in different jurisdictions regarding forced marriage and seeks to assist groups/governmental entities in the passing of the laws that help prevent forced marriage. The Committee also assists victims by referring them to lawyers and organisations who work in this area. The officers of the Committee 2024-2025 are:IAFL 1980 Hague Convention Committee
To increase information and idea sharing between practitioners from across the globe to harmonize the practice and ultimately the jurisprudence of 1980 Hague cases. To gather information from the best international family lawyers in the world with the goal of sharing that information with the HCCH and other organizations so as to illustrate the real work application of Hague legal principles and concepts.IAFL Judicial Fellows Network
The Judicial Fellows Network was formed in 2025 with the aim of developing and expanding the network of judges within the IAFL, for the mutual benefit of judicial fellows and the IAFL and in furtherance of the objectives of the IAFL. The co-chairs of the Network are:
IAFL Parentage Committee
The committee shall focus on the interests of children in accordance with international children’s rights standards with special reference to those children who are born through assisted reproductive technology including donor conception and surrogacy with particular reference to the private international law rules regarding the legal status of children in cross border situations. The officers of the Committee are:IAFL Pensions Committee
To improve knowledge about how pensions are treated on divorce in IAFL fellows jurisdictions. To view the IAFL Introduction on Pension Rights please click here The officers of the Committee are:IAFL Pro Bono Committee
Established in 2024, the IAFL Pro Bono Committee seeks to share information about pro bono needs and provision in different jurisdictions; to provide a database of fellows willing to act pro bono; to champion pro bono initiatives, in particular local initiatives, at IAFL meetings, including the Introduction to International Family Law events aimed at future IAFL fellows. The Officers of the Committee 2024-2025 are:
IAFL Relocation of Children Committee
To explore the domestic provisions that apply to the private law relocation of children and the recognition and enforcement internationally of such arrangements. The officers of the Committee are:IAFL Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Committee
To uphold the interests of LGBTI families and their children and to identify family law issues affecting LGBTI persons. The officers of the Committee are:IAFL Communication with Fellows
The Communications with Fellows Committee aims to enhance consistent and meaningful engagement within the International Academy of Family Lawyers. Our mission is to connect new and existing Fellows by sharing relevant and timely information, promoting Academy initiatives and events, and highlighting Fellows' achievements. We facilitate collaboration through diverse platforms, including social media, and oversee the IAFL Buddy Program to support new Fellows' integration.
IAFL Expansion Committee
To promote the IAFL and identify potential Fellows, in particular in jurisdictions where the IAFL is currently under or un-represented.
