An Introduction to English Family Law – Videos from 36 Family

Some of the specialist family law barristers from our international team at 36 Family in London have recorded some short videos which provide an introduction to family law in England and Wales. These are aimed at lawyers outside the jurisdiction of England and Wales who are advising their clients with respect to the international aspects of divorce, dissolution, financial remedies on divorce, children disputes, surrogacy, adoption, choice of jurisdiction and enforcement of orders internationally. The videos can be viewed by clicking on the links below. We hope that you find them useful. You can contact the 36 Family clerks here if you have any queries or if you wish to instruct any of our international team.

In part 1, Andrzej Bojarski KC describes the English family law system and explains what the barristers at 36 Family do: –

In this second part, Marisa Allman describes how divorce or dissolution orders are obtained in England and how disputes over the jurisdiction and forum for divorce proceedings are decided: –

In Part 3, Paul Infield describes how financial claims are dealt with in England after divorce or when relationships break down: –

In the fourth video, Andrzej Bojarski KC explains both what can be done in England to protect assets while a divorce is proceeding in another country, and how the English courts enforce orders made in other jurisdictions: –

Joanne Ecob, in this fifth video, explains how disputes about children are dealt with in the English courts: –

In this final video, Marisa Allman explains the English law in relation to adoption of children and surrogacy: –

Gwynfor Evans, Barrister, 36 Family

28 March 2024