Child Custody: Legal Concerns for Parental Consent
Child custody cases are often compared to a tug of war between parents that both want sole custody of their child, who is the unfortunate victim of each and every pull. This situation, stressful enough in and of itself, becomes even more cause for concern when one parent chooses to reside in another country. In such circumstances, it’s always best to consult with a family law attorney whose experience can benefit clients, as well as the child at the heart of the issue.
“In child custody cases when a parent lives in another country, we have to consider all the factors that may come into play when dealing with a foreign court during an international custody dispute. We do this so that our clients get the best outcome and avoid breaking any international custody laws,” said Norman Green, Senior Partner at Green & Metcalf of Vero Beach, FL.
Among the many items for concern in international custody cases are the rights of parents who do not live in the same foreign country as their ex-spouse, the prevention of possible parental kidnapping, and the legal options if a child custody payor moves to another country, just to name a few. These and many other international custody concerns can be addressed by knowledgeable child custody attorneys who focus on ensuring the client and their child both experience as little disruption to their lives as possible throughout the custodial proceedings.
“Child custody cases are never easy and are made more difficult when different countries are involved. At our firm, we keep pace with changes that affect these kinds of cases so that our clients never have to question if we are giving them the most current advice for their case,” Green said.
Norman A. Green is the founder and a partner of Green & Metcalf - Attorneys At Law. He has over 40 years of experience in the practice fields of criminal defense and family law (divorce, child custody, child support, paternity, modifications of existing orders, prenuptial agreements and alimony cases).
