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 Expansion/Potential Fellows
To promote the IAFL, and identify potential Fellows, especially in areas of the world where IAFL do not have members, and encourage them to apply to the IAFL
IAFL Expansion to Africa
To identify potential fellows in jurisdictions on the continent of Africa where we are under or unrepresented; to encourage and support their applications; to develop relationships with relevant professional organisations
IAFL Outreach to Spanish speaking jurisdictions
To identify potential fellows in Spanish speaking jurisdictions where we are under or un-represented; to encourage and support their applications; to develop relationships with relevant professional organisations
IAFL Mentoring/Buddies
To mentor new fellows defined as less than 3 years membership, encourage them to attend meetings and identify future leaders
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; manage IAFL presence on social media (Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin etc))
IAFL Amicus Committee
To intervene in court proceedings by filing an amicus brief where there are significant issues concerning international family law matters
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 emphsis on mediation and arbitration
IAFL Forced Marriage Committee
The IAFL Forced Marriage Committee assist groups/governmental entities in the passing of the laws that help prevent forced marriage; education regarding same
IAFL Hague Committee
To liaise with The Hague Conference and representative Central Authorities for the advancement of IAFL objectives in the preservation and appropriate application of the Conventions in all matters of concern to the fellows
Hague SubCommittee International Protection of Children and Adults
The Hague SubCommittee International Protection of Children and Adults liaise with The Hague and representative Central Authorities for the advancement of IAFL objectives in the preservation and appropriate application of the Conventions in all matters of concern to the Fellows
Hague SubCommittee International Financial Relief for Children
The Hague SubCommittee International Financial Relief for Children liaise with The Hague and representative Central Authorities for the advancement of IAFL objectives in the preservation and appropriate application of the Conventions in all matters of concern to the Fellows
Hague SubCommittee Wills, Trusts and Estates
The Hague SubCommittee Wills, Trusts and Estates liaise with The Hague and representative Central Authorities for the advancement of IAFL objectives in the preservation and appropriate application of the Conventions in all matters of concern to the Fellows
Issues Relating to Gender and Sexuality
To uphold the interests of LGBTI families and their children and to identify family law issues affecting LGBTI persons
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
IAFL Pensions Committee
To explore the international treatment of pension provision on separation and divorce and opportunities for the IAFL to educate and advise thereon To view the IAFL Introduction on Pension Rights please click <a href="/media/7808/pension-questionnaire-responsesxlsx.xlsx" target="_blank">here</a>
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
IAFL Sponsorship Committee
To explore opportunities for the IAFL and projects and meetings
IAFL Reference Group
Helps the Executive Committee by influencing and improving the development of the Academy
