How the forewarned ‘hike’ on private school fees is going to bite – a family law and Private Office perspective
Jemimah Fleet
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Adoption Lawyers
Adoption is a complex process. The details and legal considerations for adoption proceedings are often unique and delicate.
If you are a parent adopting children across borders, we can support you on your adoption journey by advising on the cross-border recognition of adoption orders. We can provide you with legal representation services through the court process, as well as helping resolve immigration or nationality issues for your child.
Our experience includes:
• International adoptions
• Second parent adoptions
• Recognition of foreign domestic adoptions
• Specialist wills and estate planning
We have been involved in various reported cases in this area, including representing the adopters in the case of Re A (Foreign Adoption Recognition) [2018] EWHC 3468 (Fam) in relation to the recognition of a foreign adoption order under English law. A full list of our reported cases is available here.
Michael Wells-Greco is a leading expert on international child law, reflected in his appointment as a consultant lawyer and expert to the Permanent Bureau of the Hague Conference on Private International Law (HCCH). is an Assistant Professor at Royal Holloway, University of London where he lectures on international family and child law. He has also co-authored a textbook on European Union Law and a specialist book on inter-country surrogacy.
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Children & Parental Disputes
We are well positioned to advise you on the best options for your children’s particular circumstances.
Divorce & financial settlements
Our family law specialists give clear advice on all financial aspects of divorce.
Family Mediation, Arbitration & Dispute Resolution
We advise on and offer several forms of dispute resolution, with each having their own merits.
International Family Law
No matter where you are based, our approach is supportive with a fast turnaround time where required.
Parentage, Fertility Law & Surrogacy
We care about families in all their forms. Problematically for families, the law on parentage does not join up internationally.
Pre and Post-Nuptial Agreements
We are recognised as being experts in the field of negotiating and drafting marital agreements.
Unmarried couples, cohabitation & financial claims for children
Our role is to advise you on how to obtain the best outcome, irrespective of your situation
What's important to you is important to us. Let's talk
If you would like to speak to a member of our Family team or to find out more about how we work, please get in touch
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Events
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