Family Lawyers Serving Italian Clients with Children in the UK ============================================================== 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". Led by dual-qualified Italian Avvocato and solicitor in England and Wales, [Maria Fiorito](https://vardags.com/solicitors/london/maria), our dedicated Italian desk are experts in Anglo-Italian family law matters. Maria brings a wealth of expertise, having previously worked in Milan at HNW family law firms. 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. The team work closely with Vardags' Head of Children, [Caroline Korah](https://vardags.com/solicitors/london/caroline-korah), who has been described as "an absolute star at the very top end of the private children law world". Our Offering ------------ If either you or your partner/spouse are Italian nationals, but your children have been raised or educated in England & Wales, you may have concerns as to your children's future schooling and country of residence, as well as potential changes to your contact with them following a separation/divorce. You may also be concerned about giving or receiving financial support for your children. You may even be concerned about your partner/spouse taking the children abroad without your permission. At Vardags, we understand what's at stake in these situations, and our lawyers work diligently to resolve such disputes as quickly and as smoothly as possible. We are experts in complex, cross-border cases, assisting clients around the world before the English courts. And with our dedicated Italian desk we have specific expertise in Anglo-Italian cases. **If you are an Italian national with children living in the UK, and you have a children-related legal matter, 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") OUR FOREIGN DESKS ----------------- Our foreign desks are comprised of top multi-lingual lawyers, with a network of international contacts. 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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 ------------------------------ [### 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 ---------------- [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")