Plight of the Expatriate Spouse
Blog International child relocation applications raise substantially different issues from those raised in domestic relocation cases, whether intrastate or interstate. Unfortunately, the fundamental differences are not often adequately appreciated by lawyers and judges. This is partly because both domestic and international applications are governed by the same legal principles. It is also because, even in […]
Preventing International Child Abductions
Blog American Bar Association GP SOLO, 2011, Vol. 28, No. 3 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 […]
Prenuptial Agreement in Japan
Blog We have represented many international clients who have entered into marriage contracts or prenuptial agreements with Japanese spouses. We always work in collaboration with Japanese counsel in such matters as appropriate and as instructed by our clients. Prenuptial agreements are not common in Japan. They have never been a part of Japanese culture, even […]
THE STRATEGIC INTERNATIONAL DIVORCE PLANNING PROCESS
Blog People with assets and international connections who are contemplating a divorce, as well as the spouses of such people, should first consult us for Strategic International Divorce Planning advice. Here is what we do for a motivated client (always working with local counsel as appropriate): Analyze the Family’s Entire Economic Picture.This is exactly what any […]
Beware of Child Abduction to Egypt
Blog Mum trapped in Egypt with no way out after rescuing abducted daughter Samantha Landy Herald Sun August 26, 2014 8:48PM A MELBOURNE woman who travelled to violence-plagued Egypt to rescue her abducted daughter has been trapped in the country for more than a year — and the Australian Government says there is nothing more […]
India: A Safe Haven for International Child Abduction
Blog India is a safe haven for international child abductors. India is not a party to the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction. The Convention is the fundamental international treaty that protects the rights of abducted children and serves to have them returned promptly to the country of their habitual residence. […]
Getting Your Child Back After a Summer Visit Overseas
Blog Many children whose parents are separated are spending this summer away from home on vacation in the country of origin of one of their parents. Usually such visits are great, providing excellent and important benefits to the children and their parents. But sometimes – and it happens all too often – as the date […]
The Hague Abduction Convention in South Africa
Blog The following are excerpts, without footnotes, of an article published in the Judges’ Newsletter on International Child Protection Vol. XX, Summer – Autumn 2013. The full article is available on the website of the Hague Conference on Private International Law. Concentration of Jurisdiction under the Hague Convention of 25 October 1980 on the Civil […]
The Hague Abduction Convention in Paraguay
Blog The following are excerpts, without footnotes, of an article published in the Judges’ Newsletter on International Child Protection Vol. XX, Summer – Autumn 2013. The full article is available on the website of the Hague Conference on Private International Law. Concentration of Jurisdiction under the Hague Convention of 25 October 1980 on the Civil […]
The Hague Abduction Convention in Panama
Blog The following are excerpts, without footnotes, of an article published in the Judges’ Newsletter on International Child Protection Vol. XX, Summer – Autumn 2013. The full article is available on the website of the Hague Conference on Private International Law. Concentration of Jurisdiction under the Hague Convention of 25 October 1980 on the Civil […]