By Lawrence S. Katz | Published August 18, 2023 | Posted in Child Custody | Tagged Tags: Greyson's Law, Kyra's Law, parenting time | Comments Off on “Greyson’s Law” Requires Florida Courts to Consider Threats of Violence in Custody and Visitation Decisions
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“Greyson’s Law” Requires Florida Courts to Consider Threats of Violence in Custody and Visitation Decisions
Family court judges face difficult decisions regarding parenting plans and time-sharing when a parent has allegedly engaged in threatening behavior against their former partner. Florida law calls for minor children to have frequent and meaningful contact with both parents. In some cases, courts have discounted claims of intimidation during disputes over time-sharing. Determining whether such Read More
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The Effect of Domestic Violence Allegations on Hague Convention Petitions
International custody disputes that fall under the Hague Convention typically involve drawn-out and bitter conflicts between parents. Even so, a case that went to the U.S. Supreme Court and that is still being litigated is extraordinary for its heartbreaking circumstances. It is also notable for the high court’s ruling on how judges should evaluate Hague Read More
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Resolving Family Law Disputes Between International Couples
When spouses come from different countries, divorce can take on international dimensions, whether the marriage took place on U.S. soil or abroad. Multiple issues can combine to complicate the divorce process, making it more time-consuming and expensive. Immigration troubles can arise if one spouse’s legal status in the U.S. is based on the marriage and Read More
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Recovering a Child from International Abduction
As international marriages have become more common, so has the incidence of international child abduction. This occurs when a parent, or sometimes another relative or acquaintance, takes a child from their country of habitual residence without authority to do so. If your child has been illegally taken, you may have remedies available under the Hague Read More
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