IAFL Officials & Committees

IAFL Executive Committee

The Executive Committee is responsible for the management of IAFL

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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

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IAFL USA Chapter Executive Committee

The USA Chapter Executive Committee is responsible for the management of the IAFL USA Chapter

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IAFL USA Chapter Board of Managers

The USA Chapter Board of Managers operates as the legislative and governing body of the USA Chapter

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IAFL European Chapter Management Committee

The European Chapter Management Committee is responsible for the management of the IAFL European Chapter

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IAFL Canadian Chapter Management Committee

The Canadian Chapter Management Committee is responsible for the management of the IAFL Canadian Chapter

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IAFL Asia Pacific Chapter Management Committee

The Asia Pacific Chapter Management Committee is responsible for the management of the IAFL Asia Pacific Chapter

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IAFL Past Presidents

Past Presidents of the IAFL

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IAFL Chapter Past Presidents

Past Chapter Presidents of the IAFL

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IAFL Contractors

IAFL and Chapter Contractors around the world

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IAFL Nominating Committee 2024

Defined in IAFL Bylaws

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IAFL Amicus Committee

To intervene in court proceedings by filing an amicus brief where there are significant issues concerning international family law matters

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IAFL Academic Liaison Committee

To liaise with academics

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IAFL 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:

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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:

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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.

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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:

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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:

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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:

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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 Co-Chairs of the Committee 2024-2025 are:

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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:

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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:

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IAFL Communication with Fellows

To communicate more effectively with our new and existing fellows (write blogs on matters of interest; promote the work of the IAFL and our events, and those of other relevant organisations, to our fellows; spotlight on fellows and work of our committees; oversee IAFL presence on social media (Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin etc)) The Committee also manages the IAFL buddy program.

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IAFL Sponsorship Committee

To explore opportunities for sponsorship of the IAFL and projects and meetings and to identify potential sponsors

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IAFL Investment Committee

IAFL Investment Committee

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IAFL Reference Group

Helps the Executive Committee by influencing and improving the development of the Academy

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