Blog, Family LawAugust 7, 20200 comments

International Family Law Attorney

Many families throughout Virginia deal with issues of international family law. Sometimes the families have parents who reside overseas for work or are citizens of other countries. Sometimes married couples acquire overseas property that ends up being divided in a divorce.

Furthermore, some parents need to file cases in foreign countries to enforce orders, like child support.

Whatever the issue, if your family is affected by international family law issues, please contact GDLWR. Our attorneys can help you.

International Custody and Visitation

If your child will be visiting a parent who lives abroad, or if you and your child will be relocating to another country, you should contact an international family law attorney.

This will help you learn more about how to protect the rights of you and your child. Our attorneys can help you understand the implications of international move or travel and advise you on enforcement or modification of custody and visitation orders abroad.

Also, we can work with the enforcement or modification of foreign order in the United States.

Foreign Child/Spousal Support Orders

If you have an order directing your spouse, former spouse, or parent of your child to pay support but they are overseas, you may need to register that order in a foreign country in order to enforce it.

Likewise, if there is an existing order for support that has been issued by a foreign country, you may be able to register it in the United States for enforcement or modification. Our attorneys can assist you with this.

[Related: Divorces & Dual Citizenship]

International Parental Kidnapping

This concern can arise in many international families. If you are concerned and would like to know how to protect your child and learn about international parental kidnapping, please contact us.

Moreover, if you believe that your child has been removed from the United States by his/her parent, you must seek legal counsel as soon as possible. Several factors will need to be considered to decide the best course of action in this event. Our attorneys can advise you on your rights and help you choose the best course of action to return your child home.

International Property Division

Property division is a difficult aspect of any divorce. However, when the property is in a foreign country there are more complex complications. Our attorneys can help you understand your rights, address the international property issues, and devise a plan that achieves a fair division of the assets.