Areas Of Practice

With the increasing number of marriages between people from different countries, there are often cultural and social differences that make it hard for one spouse to live in a foreign country. In addition, with the increasing globalized world economy, people are more mobile than ever, often moving to a country far away from home. Family Law International specializes in all stages of mediation, divorce, custody, and abduction cases.

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Mediation:

Child custody disputes are among one of the most difficult areas of Family Law, involving established principals of law fraught with emotions that often cloud clear decision making. Litigation usually provides only a short term solution, and the judicial system sometimes proves a poor decision maker for what are private and ongoing and changing family circumstances. Who better to make decisions for a child then their parents who can witness firsthand their needs as they mature and grow? When parents are able to set aside destructive emotions of anger and retaliation, and work together to create an agreement that meets the needs of the entire family, a win-win and long term solution can be reached creating stability for all family members.

International Divorce:

With the increasing number of marriages between people from different countries, there are often cultural and social differences that make it hard for one spouse to live in a foreign country. In addition, with the increasing globalized world economy, people are more mobile than ever, often moving to a country far away from home.

International Child Custody:

International child custody battles can be grueling, time consuming, and expensive.  Even in cases in which both parents want to “play by the rules” and act in the best interest of the children, you may incur significant upfront court costs and fees. Plus, you may have to invest time and money familiarizing yourself with the child custody laws of two (or more) countries.

International Child Abduction:

International parental child abductions are increasing at an alarming rate. The Department of State has seen an increase of 40% in abductions since 2008. Time is of the essence in beginning the process of return as strict timelines are imposed when an abduction has occurred. Additionally, a child begins to exhibit signs of Stockholm Syndrome wherein they identify with their abductor within only three weeks of being taken which could adversely impact the case for return should the child have been unduly influenced to choose to remain with his or her abductor.