Child custody disputes can be heated and complex. This is especially true if one parent lives abroad and brings the child abroad in violation of an existing child custody order issued in the United States. What options does the U.S. parent have in such situations? The...
Child Custody
When one parent wants to move away with the children
Many aspects of divorce come with a sense of closure: You move out of the family home, you divide your assets, you sign the final papers and start the next chapter in your life. If you and your ex have young children, child custody is not like that. Among other...
Working abroad complicates child custody
With the current state of the American economy and the job market, in certain industries there are more opportunities in other countries. In an American divorce situation, it is not uncommon for one of the ex-spouses to be faced with a job opportunity in another...
Understanding the UCCJEA as it applies to California residents
Lives can change unexpectedly, even after a lengthy and bitter divorce proceeding. One of the most troubling issues is created when one of the ex-spouses moves to a foreign country. Such an occurrence creates significant difficulties for both ex-spouses with respect...
California law on domestic abuse and child custody
Domestic violence is a serious problem that we should all strive to avoid. Sadly, many parents and children in Oakland are the victims of domestic violence. A parent may try to leave their abusive partner and will want to have sole custody of their child to protect...
Enforcing a custody order in a foreign country
One of the least expected but most contentious post-divorce issues is enforcing (or modifying) an order for child custody when one of the parties want to or has already moved to a foreign country with the children. A treaty known as the Hague Convention on the Civil...
Do you know how to go about proving parental alienation?
An abusive relationship can affect your life in many ways. While you might fear for your own physical and emotional safety, if you have children then you’re probably more concerned about their wellbeing. Although pursuing divorce is brave enough and may be the only...
Custody matters when one parent lives abroad
Child custody is a difficult family law matter for Oakland parents who live in the same city. From juggling schedules to ensuring that their shared child’s needs are met, parents may work incredibly hard to protect their rights and the requirements of their child....
Moving or traveling when a child custody order is in place
If parents have a child custody order and one parent wants to move or travel with the children, they may have questions about how to manage this. The requirements will vary based on the parents’ individual circumstances, however there is general information available...
Could child custody mediation be beneficial in my case?
In Oakland and throughout California, one of the most common sources for dispute in a family law case is child custody and parenting time. Complex cases in which the parents are both seeking custody or situations where there have been allegations of domestic violence...
