Mature Child’s Objections in Hague Cases
Blog The mature child’s objection exception to the Hague Abduction Convention employs very loose language that provides a trial court with great discretion. In a hotly-contested case that I won in the U. S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York on Friday the trial judge found that a child who had just […]
International Prenuptial Agreements: Necessary But Dangerous
Blog Lawyers representing international clients who plan to marry and who want the protection of a prenuptial agreement should always consider the international ramifications of any proposed agreement. While conventional domestic prenuptial agreements raise grave malpractice concerns for family lawyers, the concerns become a hazardous minefield when the issues are multi-jurisdictional. In many ways the […]
Relocation of Children Under New York Law
Blog In what circumstances may a custodial parent relocate to another state (or country) and take the children? What law applies and how will the Court make this decision? “In reality, cases in which a custodial parent’s desire to relocate conflicts with the desire of a noncustodial parent to maximize visitation opportunity are simply too […]
There are Two Ways to Prepare for International Divorce
Blog Are you someone who always runs at the last minute to catch a plane? Or do you prefer to arrive at the airport ten minutes early and relax? This is a question that ‘marketing guru’ Seth Godin asks so as to illustrate the benefits of sensible planning in business. In my area — international […]
GPSOLO Magazine Article: Parental-Tug-Of-War
Blog International family law is expanding as people travel more and spend time with people from different countries. International personal relationships produce an abundance of conflict and litigation. It is hard enough for people to live together when they share a similar background, but it is far harder when they are from different countries, cultures, […]
Notes on Algeria and International Child Custody
Blog Algeria is not a party to the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction. A well-publicized 2012 case of an abduction from New Zealand to Algeria demonstrated the difficulties of securing the return of children from Algeria. Although Article 29 of the Algerian constitution states that, “All citizens are equal before […]
Manga and the Hague Abduction Convention
Blog The Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs has prepared a manga-style booklet explaining the Hague Abduction Convention, which it has sent to Japanese embassies and consulates. Much of the booklet is actually well done. However, some have claimed that the booklet is racist. The cover appears to show a Western-looking man beating an Asian-featured child; […]
Mother’s Arrest at D/FW Airport Shows Difficulties of International Custody Disputes
Blog By JULIETA CHIQUILLO 14 September 2014 Like many divorces, Padmashini and Dean Drees’ breakup in 2004 was bitter. There were mutual allegations of abuse, suspicions of infidelity and a nasty fight over custody of the couple’s toddler son, Drew. But when Padmashini Drees traveled with Drew to India seven years ago and didn’t return, […]
Malaysia Child Custody: Next Step in 5+ Year-old Case
Blog Court strikes out appeal by Muslim husband in interfaith custody case BY V. ANBALAGAN, ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR Published: 10 September 2014 The Court of Appeal today struck out an appeal by Muslim convert Muhammad Ridzuan Abdullah who was found in contempt of court for his refusal to hand over his daughter to the mother […]
Law-Shopping & Forum Shopping in International Prenuptial Agreements
Blog We handle many prenuptial agreements between spouses who have connections to the United Kingdom and the United States, always working with local counsel as appropriate. Drafting prenuptial agreements is always challenging but the complexities are greatly magnified when the clients are international, whether in their citizenship, the location of assets, their employment or their […]