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What You Need to Know
Navigating International & Long-Distance Child Custody
People from all over the world live in the greater Seattle area. With a rise in multinational marriages, international child custody issues are becoming more common. DuBois Levias employs a diverse team of lawyers with experience in the complexities of international custody laws and living abroad. We’ll help you navigate this disorienting scenario.
We untangle the manifold legal issues involving international child custody—ranging from serving legal papers in a foreign country to determining proper custody jurisdiction. Whether you’re seeking an international move or wanting to prevent a relocation to another country, we advocate to protect the rights and interests of you and your child.
We also specialize in crafting culturally aware parenting plans that offer significant exposure to the native country and language of the foreign parent.
Our Experience
Case Concerns: International Child Abduction
If a parent relocates a child to a foreign country without the permission of the other parent, it could be considered a case of international child abduction. Over 90 countries are signatories of the Hague Convention on International Child Abductions, these countries provide a legal mechanism to retrieve and return children wrongfully taken by a parent. Partner Lucia Levias is well-versed in the Hague Convention and laws governing international child custody issues. We advocate for your rights globally.
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