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DISCLAIMERS & INFORMATION

  • MKFL is a uniquely situated law firm, whose primary work is to provide case strategy and consultation to clients and their local family lawyers on complex international and cross-border legal issues, including applicable treaties, uniform laws, and conflicts in legal systems.

  • When you contact MKFL, please do not share any confidential information.  Unless you are a retained client of the law firm, your communication will not be kept confidential.  

  • When you first contact MKFL, please provide the full name of any other interested parties, your full legal name, and the location (time zone) where you sit, so that Melissa may more quickly schedule any consultation.

  • MKFL charges a flat fee for all initial consultations, with payment due in advance of the consultation.  Initial consultations are substantive and comprehensive.  It includes a robust examination of your situation, a legal analysis and opinion of your next steps, and a case strategy.  

    • If you are in need of local counsel in any jurisdiction, Melissa will attempt to connect you with competent lawyers who may be able to help you with the local family laws.  If you are currently working with local counsel, please consider including them in your consultation with MKFL. Melissa is only permitted to advise on the local laws in jurisdictions where she is licensed to practice law.