Family Lawyers Serving British Clients with Children in Italy
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Vardags is a leading family law firm based in the heart of London, with a global reputation as the go-to lawyers for high-net-worth individuals, having been described as "the Rolls Royce and the Ferrari of the family law world".

Our dedicated Italian desk team is led by dual-qualified Italian Avvocato and solicitor in England and Wales, [Maria Fiorito](https://vardags.com/solicitors/london/maria). Maria is an expert in Anglo-Italian divorce, having previously worked at HNW family law firms in Milan before coming to London. Maria is supported by Associate [Olivia Fanizza](https://vardags.com/solicitors/london/olivia-fanizza), a native Italian speaker specialising in both financial remedies upon divorce and children work. The team work closely with [Caroline Korah](https://vardags.com/solicitors/london/caroline-korah), Vardags' Head of Children, who has been described as "an absolute star at the very top end of the private children law world".

Our Offering
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If either you or your spouse are British nationals, but your children have been brought up or educated in Italy, you may have concerns about how your divorce will affect your children, such as their future schooling and country of residence, as well as how these changes could impact your relationship with them.

**If you are a British national with children living in Italy, and you are going through or considering a divorce, contact Vardags today for a free initial consultation with a member of our specialist Italian desk.**

[BOOK FREE CONSULTATION](https://vardags.com/contact "BOOK FREE CONSULTATION")



"Ayesha Vardag - Britain's top divorce lawyer." ![The Huffington Post](https://vardags.com/images/logo/huffpost.png)

"One of the best divorce lawyers in the country"Marie Claire



"Ayesha Vardag - 'diva of divorce' for the world's super rich" ![BBC](https://vardags.com/images/logo/bbc.png)





FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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If your ex opposes your plan to move abroad with your children, there are numerous strategies that can be deployed to overcome their opposition.  
  
While the court will be unable to stop you from relocating, it's primary concern will be whether it is in your children's best interests to do so, and whether there is an appropriate strategy in place for the children to maintain regular contact with the other parent.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/children-and-family/want-to-move-abroad-ex-disagrees "I want to move abroad with my child but my ex wont agree, what can I do?")





[MORE FAQS](https://vardags.com/faq/children-and-family)







OUR Children & Family TEAM
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[### Caroline Korah](https://vardags.com/solicitors/london/caroline-korah "Caroline Korah Vardags Partner Head of Children")

[### Lucy Bolton](https://vardags.com/solicitors/manchester/lucy-bolton "Lucy Williams Vardags Partner Divorce & Family")

[### Jemima Kearney](https://vardags.com/solicitors/london/jemima-kearney "Jemima Kearney Graduate Trainee Solicitor")



[Partner - Head of Children](https://vardags.com/solicitors/london/caroline-korah "Caroline Korah Vardags Partner Head of Children")

[Partner and Co-Head of Manchester and Regional Offices - Divorce & Family](https://vardags.com/solicitors/manchester/lucy-bolton "Lucy Williams Vardags Partner Divorce & Family")

[Associate](https://vardags.com/solicitors/london/jemima-kearney "Jemima Kearney Graduate Trainee Solicitor")



[### Caroline Korah

Partner - Head of Children](https://vardags.com/solicitors/london/caroline-korah "Caroline Korah Vardags Partner Head of Children")"Caroline Korah is a highly dedicated lawyer who fearlessly represents her clients' interest" 

Legal 500



[### Lucy Bolton

Partner and Co-Head of Manchester and Regional Offices - Divorce & Family ](https://vardags.com/solicitors/manchester/lucy-bolton "Lucy Williams Vardags Partner Divorce & Family")"Lucy Williams is loved by clients and counsel" 

Legal 500



[### Jemima Kearney

Associate ](https://vardags.com/solicitors/london/jemima-kearney "Jemima Kearney Graduate Trainee Solicitor")"JEMIMA KEARNEY IS A HIGHLY INTELLIGENT, ELOQUENT, EMPATHETIC, AND DETAIL-FOCUSED ASSOCIATE, A BRIGHT FUTURE STAR IN DIVORCE LAW" 

Legal 500







[Meet the rest of the team](https://vardags.com/team/children)







Media Highlights
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[Time

Ayesha Vardag features in Time Magazine](http://time.com/5037316/britain-divorce-london-capital-ayesha-vardag/ "Ayesha Vardag features in Time Magazine")

[BBC News

David Lister discusses 'Brangelina' divorce on BBC News](https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7279887504982302720 "David Lister discusses 'Brangelina' divorce on BBC News")

[The Telegraph

'Homemaker' ex-wife of Laura Ashley boss earns mammoth divorce payout](http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/04/06/homemaker-ex-wife-laura-ashley-boss-wins-third-200m-income-payout/ "'Homemaker' ex-wife of Laura Ashley boss earns mammoth divorce payout")

[The Telegraph

Caroline Korah discusses parental child abduction with The Telegraph](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/global-health/climate-and-people/brexit-stopped-us-getting-our-abducted-children-back/ "Caroline Korah discusses parental child abduction with The Telegraph")

[The Times

Hidden assets and fluctuating fortunes - how crypto clouds divorce](https://www.thetimes.com/article/12c7dc62-6d9f-4c75-9314-b17a9d4fc98f?shareToken=3393e3e3e8101b72a28c6d95a1c641fe "Hidden assets and fluctuating fortunes - how crypto clouds divorce")