Experienced Family Law Attorney in Connecticut
Generally, individual countries and individual states have sovereignty and jurisdiction over family law matters that occur within their territories. For example, child custody dispute in Australia may follow different rules and procedures than the same dispute in the United States. The laws governing alimony in Connecticut may be different than those of California.
In some circumstances, family law matters may be encompassed by the laws of more than one country or more than one state. At the Law Office of Yvette P. Fallon we provide skilled legal representation for interstate and international family law matters.
Contact us today to discuss your legal concerns with an experienced attorney.
Effectively Advising Clients on International Family Law Matters
International child abduction is a large problem. Following a divorce or separation, one parent may decide to leave the country with children and never return, leaving the other parent with limited options. We can help you address the legal issues related to child relocation, protecting your rights and interests as a parent.
If your children are in the United States while you are in another country, courts in either country may potentially claim the right to hear the case.
The Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction sets the terms for resolving jurisdictional issues in international family law disputes. For countries that are party to this treaty, this agreement establishes which country has the right to hear a child custody dispute.
Generally, the child's home country will have the right to hear the dispute. If enough time has passed since the relocation or the child has reached a certain age, the new country may obtain jurisdiction. For this reason, it is important that you act quickly to protect your rights - call us today at 1.203.356.0192.
Skillfully Representing Parents with Interstate Family Law Disputes
For child custody and support disputes that involve more than one state within the United States, the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) generally determines which state has jurisdiction to decide the dispute. Often under the UCCJEA, a child may be required to return to the original state - but only if legal action is taken within a certain time period after the relocation.
It is important that you act quickly to protect your rights as a parent. For international or interstate family law concerns, contact us today to speak with an experienced family lawyer. We serve clients throughout the world who have child relocation disputes related to Connecticut.
