Child Custody

In California, a co-parent cannot make a unilateral decision regarding the child’s primary residence, especially if it involves relocating to a different country. Here is what you need to know to protect your rights. What does the law say? Under California law, a...

Parents who divorce have to determine what to include in the parenting plan. For some people, this is fairly simple; however, it gets more complex if the parents won’t live in the same area or perhaps not even the same country. This means that the parents have to...

Most people don’t think about exactly how international travel will work if they’re bringing their children, with only one parent traveling. This is especially important if you and your child’s other parent are divorced. There are practical and legal issues that you...

Sometimes, parents who share custody worry about international kidnapping. One parent may already have strong ties abroad due to their immigration status, family members in other countries or established business connections. One parent could take the children abroad...

Shared custody can create a number of challenging situations, including the possibility of parental abduction. One parent might resent the need to share custody and could attempt to leave the jurisdiction with the children. If one parent has ties to another country,...

Some families begin with two parents who both have ties to another country. Spouses might immigrate together to start a family in the United States. Other times, United States citizens may begin families with immigrants. If one or both parents have international ties,...

The details of a custody order impose certain constraints on co-parents. They have to work their personal and professional schedules around their parenting time obligations. They may need to communicate with one another to ensure there is mutual consent for major...

When it comes to child custody, the immigration status of one or both of a child’s parents can prove to be a major stressor. Immigration status can raise fears about losing parental rights or facing bias in court. While family law judges are supposed to be guided by...

Divorce is often challenging, especially when children are caught in the middle of custody disputes. While the court prioritizes the well-being of the offspring, some parents may resort to unfair tactics to sway a child’s opinion in their favor.  One such tactic is...

It is common for parents to share custody when they separate or divorce. Most of the time, parents continue living near one another, which allows for regular custody exchanges. Occasionally, one parent might hope to relocate after divorce. People with international...