Family Law & Private Client
Discreet, compassionate and strategic - at home and across borders.
Crownmarks is widely recognised as one of the top family law firms in Kenya, with a distinguished reputation for divorce, child custody, matrimonial property, surrogacy and cross-border family matters.
Our practice is led by highly experienced family lawyers, including Ilham Hisham (Islamic family law) and Ochiel Dudley, a sought-after Fellow of the International Academy of Family Lawyers (IAFL) - a mark of global excellence that lets us serve your family-law needs in Kenya and across the globe.
We provide discreet, compassionate and strategic support in high-stakes disputes: international divorce, child relocation and abduction, custody battles and complex asset division. Our clients - from high-net-worth individuals to expatriates and multinational families - trust our command of both Kenyan family law and international frameworks.
Our family law services
- Divorce & separation - contested, uncontested, judicial separation, annulment
- Child custody & access - parental responsibility, visitation, relocation disputes
- Matrimonial property & financial settlements - asset division, spousal maintenance, business valuations
- Child maintenance & support - enforcement and variation of orders
- Prenuptial & postnuptial agreements - drafting and enforcement
- Cross-border family law - international divorce, child abduction, Hague Convention matters
- Adoption & guardianship - local and international adoption, guardianship applications
Why clients choose us
Proven track record
Top-rated family lawyers in Nairobi with a record across the most sensitive matters.
International reach
IAFL membership and cross-border expertise for disputes that span jurisdictions.
Empathy & discretion
A client-focused approach combining strategic clarity with genuine care and privacy.
Let's talk about your matter.
Whether you're entering the Kenyan market, navigating a dispute, or planning for your family's future, a confidential first conversation is the right place to start.