By Scott Weiss, Esq. | Published February 26, 2014 | Posted in Child Custody, Relocation | Tagged Tags: Hague Convention, international relocation, relocation | Leave a comment
The Hague Convention And International Relocation Issues
The Hague convention governs nearly all European countries and is the primary mechanism for preventing the kidnapping and disappearance of children by their parents. This multilateral treaty prevents abduction and retention of children by demanding the immediate return of children whose parents have transported them across international borders without the permission of the second parent. Read More
Read MoreTips For The Handoff — Easing A Child’s Transition Between Parents
Florida’s approach to the management of children after divorce is clearly reflected in the language of the related statutes. The concept of time-sharing replaced custody a few years ago with the intention of equalizing parents in their post-divorce child-rearing responsibilities. These days, it is not uncommon for children to divide their time equally between their Read More
Read MoreCan I Prevent My Ex-spouse from Moving Far Away with the Children after Divorce?
Parents with primary residency cannot simply move out of range of the other parent or anyone who has time sharing or other rights to the children. However, you need to take quick action to object if your ex-spouse files a petition for relocation. You cannot typically prevent your ex from moving, but Boca Raton parental Read More
Read MoreVirtual Visitation And Parenting From A Distance
The world is getting smaller every day as the tools for communication become faster, cheaper and more accessible. Florida was among the first states to introduce virtual or electronic visitation for prisoners, and now is among those states to address this method of communication with parents who live at a distance from their children. What Read More
Read MoreHow Can I Protect my Rights to Share Parenting When My Spouse Took the Children Out of State?
If your spouse recently moved the children after they were born and raised in Florida, child custody laws in Florida help ensure you continue to see your children regularly. However, when laws in two states are in conflict, certain federal laws help protect the best interests of the children by resolving parenting issues. According to Read More
Read MoreCan Parents Effectively Share Custody When Living in Different States?
Parents can generally expect additional challenges when raising children from separate homes while sharing custody. The ages and unique personalities of the children come into play when a long distance separates their parents. While Florida courts typically discourage parents from sharing physical custody while living in different states, children can do well with a good Read More
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