International Family Law

"Maître Carvallo is a lawyer as professional as human. She was very responsive in my case. It was a difficult one concerning international abduction of children.She was extremely competent on this subject. (...) Maître Carvallo listens to her clients and is fully aware of the financial difficulties that certain cases can cause. She will find the best solution to help you. "

"With ingenuity and assiduity, Ms Carvallo was able to optimize the stages of an American proceedings before the courts of NY, and to have a French court order domesticated in the United States. As a consequence, the defendant renounced appealing the order and paid the entire claim with accumulated interests. Icing on the cake, Ms Carvallo was able to get the defendant to cover my legal fees and get an advisement from the Grievance Committee. A long obstacle course, along which her reactivity and attentiveness were main assets."

"Hélène Carvallo helped me and my family to find a path out of dire times. Her expertise, kindness and good sense of humor made our sorrow lighter and easier to bear. I will be forever thankful. Her mediation was crucial for the happy ending on both sides. Lucky of you, you found her!"

"Going through divorce is one of the most stressful times in life. But Helene Carvalho made the whole process feel manageable and never added to the stress. She is incredibly reliable, quick to respond, and always gave clear and thoughtful advice. With her strong background in mediation, she knew exactly when to resolve things outside of court, and when to step in and debate firmly in court. She’s a great listener, always available, and her court documents were to the point. Having her by my side made a difficult time so much easier, and the full process was much shorter than anticipated. I highly recommend her!"

"What I appreciated most was Helene’s calm and strategic approach. She kept the focus on the child’s best interests, even when emotions ran high. The agreement she helped shape also emphasizes cooperation, transparency, and mutual respect between parents—important values that she continually upheld, even when they were not reciprocated."

"Helene is very diligent and detailed oriented. She has tried to understand deeply all aspect of my case prior to the hearing, bringing confidence in front of the judge."

"Hélène Carvallo is passionate about helping families reach positive outcomes, through whatever process is most appropriate. She excels at working with families whose situations touch upon the laws of both France and the United States. She is committed to helping families understand the value of resolving disputes out of court, when possible, through mediation."

"Exceptional counsel - steady under pressure, practical, and mindful of costs. Strongly recommend."