Westfield International Divorce and Child Removal Attorneys
Serving Berkshire, Hampden, Hampshire and Franklin Counties
It is not unusual for parties in a divorce action to come from two different jurisdictions and have children in yet a third. This means that family law attorneys are increasingly required to understand international family law, jurisdictional issues, and the laws about removing children out of state.
At The Massachusetts Family Law Group, our lawyers have prevailed in cases involving international issues and foreign child support orders, and we've even litigated matters based on foreign treaties. In short, we are experienced and knowledgeable about this cutting-edge aspect of family law.
Our attorneys are well-versed in issues related to problems such as child abduction and violations of custody or visitation agreements. We help clients gather evidence to prove their cases, working with them to obtain proof that the other parents intend to keep the children in other jurisdictions. When appropriate, we prepare their cases with the help of experts who can testify to the dangers of the country to which the children have been taken or address other issues relating to the best interest of the children.
In addition to international abduction and custody matters, we help clients with the enforcement of foreign judgments in Massachusetts.
Advising About Foreign Divorce Matters
In addition to helping enforce child custody agreements in the international arena, our attorneys help clients obtain divorces throughout the world. We advise clients when it is more effective to keep their legal matters in the probate and family courts of Massachusetts and when it is best to work through the legal system of another jurisdiction.
Interstate Modifications
We also assist clients with divorce and family law matters in adjoining states. Our lawyers have handled many child custody modifications that involve parents who moved to New York, Vermont, New Hampshire or Connecticut. Our firm has an excellent network of family law attorneys in these states to assist us whenever needed.
Contact Our Attorneys With Questions About Removal and Foreign Judgments
Parental relocation is a complex area of law. Without the proper legal representation, a custodial parent wishing to move faces an uphill battle. Even with effective counsel, an out-of-state move can be objected to and denied with the proper arguments focused on the best interests of the child.
The courts consider many factors when a parent wishes to relocate out-of-state with his or her child. Is there a good reason to relocate? How far away will the child be from the non-custodial parent? How will the move affect child visitation? Does extended family live nearby? Are there opportunities for the child in the new location?
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