International Custody, Support, and Visitation
Providing recognized expertise for multinational families
Issues of custody, support, and visitation are difficult enough in the domestic setting. When multinational families are involved, the problems that develop can be nearly insurmountable. At the Law Offices of Lawrence S. Katz, P.A. we have extensive experience in child custody litigation, including the complex jurisdictional issues that arise in international cases. You can trust our dedication and skill to guide and advise you in this challenging, often emotionally-charged area of law.
In both the domestic and international arenas, in-depth knowledge of the key legislation is essential. Our firm has substantial experience with the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act (UIFSA), which addresses non-payment of child support obligations. We are well-versed on the new Hague Convention on the International Recovery of Child Support and Other Forms of Family Maintenance, on which Lawrence S. Katz has lectured. The new Convention is designed to remedy the problem of slow, complicated, and costly international procedures for recovery of support.
It is critical that parents understand their visitation, custody, and support rights and obligations as parents if they or their former spouses or partners live in different countries. Issues involving state, federal, and international law can intersect when determining where a child will live, with whom, and whether international travel will be permitted. In keeping with our firm's recognition of the difficulties that can arise when domestic problems play out on an international stage, we are attentive when drafting parenting plans or other agreements to include international issues and laws to protect the rights of our clients.
It is important to have knowledgeable legal advice from the very outset. The experience of the attorney, and the jurisdiction where these decisions are made, can affect the outcome. We can help you anticipate problems, and provide advice, protection, and guidance if they do arise.
Contact us at 305.670.8656 to discuss your international custody, support, and visitation issues, or use our online contact form.
