I have never worked with such driven, professional, inspiring and intelligent people

To whom it may concern:

It is impossible to describe the mixture of emotions that I had when I received the notice of intent that my wife, whom I had separated from only weeks earlier, intended to make an application for Leave to Remove our children to the country of her birth, permanently. One emotion stands out and that is disbelief and then another, confusion. Nothing can prepare you for the fact that, as a loving father, you may be effectively removed from your children's lives. As a father I am sure that anyone reading this would find it unthinkable to have to come to terms with the fact that they may lose their children to another country and lose contact, with the ever present fear and reality that your children would eventually see you as a visitor and not a Dad.

So what do you, as a father, in the sudden crisis that faces you?

I immediately responded to this issue by talking to a Family Lawyer who came recommended to me as a very experienced professional. I have no doubt he was, and I spent several months working many hours trying to convince my Lawyer that I will do everything I can to help him build a case and a response to the application. However, what I came across was an increasingly defeatist and legalistic response which not only frustrated me but also made me think that maybe the system was designed purely to get the 'case closed', take the money and explain why I should be happy with enforced restrictions as to my contact arrangements in the new jurisdiction.

With no experience whatsoever, I felt trapped in an almost Dickensian system that did not appreciate the reality and consequence of the impending court hearing and what appeared to me, an almost inevitable result. It seemed to me that as time went on the truth was being lost by a highly litigious approach to a highly and, almost overwhelmingly emotional and psychological crisis for our family and most importantly our children.

I did not know where to turn but I knew that I needed help in every level, structurally, emotionally and strategically.

I contacted Gregorian Emerson, as having read their case studies and thoughts as to a LTR case, I felt that they may be able to at least understand my situation. I must stress that I contacted them with only weeks to go before the final hearing and judgement. I have never worked with such driven, professional, inspiring and intelligent people before. GE Law not only grabbed my case with both hands but incredibly quickly reviewed, advised and developed something which I was sorely missing, a Strategy! Their ability to handle cases like mine and walk me through every detail and truth in a way I not only understood but was inspired by, leaves me amazed to this day. Their approach tackles the emotional, legal and importantly the psychological importance of each case on its own merit. They are honest, direct and finally gave me a trust in what seemed to me to be an archaic family law approach.

My wife's application to remove our children from this jurisdiction was refused by an insightful Judge. That insight came from the work GE Law enabled and my children and I will be forever grateful.

Am in awe of you both. Thanks.