Summer vacations are a time for families to bond and create lasting memories. Many parents plan trips abroad to expose their children to new cultures and experiences. However, when one parent takes a child abroad without the other parent's consent, it can raise...
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International Child Abduction
International Child Abduction and the Hague Convention
Readers of this blog know that we are one of the few law firms in the country that handle international child abduction cases that rely on the Hague Convention. However, readers may not necessarily understand what that means and cases that must work together to...
How the Hague Convention deals with international abduction
We are all familiar with the horror stories of children being kidnapped by strangers, but the truth is that most child abductions are committed by someone the child knows, typically a parent. This scenario often comes up in the context of a custody battle between...
Three steps to take if you suspect international kidnapping
You may have fallen in love and had a child with someone from another country. While you naturally expected your relationship to last, things fell apart, and you may find yourself in a difficult situation in which your child’s other parent is threatening to take the...
Relocation may require the court’s permission
When parents divorce and have a child custody agreement in place, they may not consider what would happen if they need or want to move. Generally, a parent is required to ask a judge for permission before he or she can move out of state with the child. If he or she...