It is not uncommon for parties from different countries to marry and have children, and thereafter live in the United States, or for citizens of the United States to live abroad. Unfortunately, sometimes one parent may unilaterally take a child from the child’s home and go to another country. Many countries are signatories to at treaty called The Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction, December 1, 1983. That treaty can provide a forum for resolving international custody disputes.
Not all nations, however, are signatories to this treaty. For example, if a father takes a child to one of several countries in the Middle East, it can be difficult, if not impossible, to secure the return of the child. Recently, the Oregon Legislature enacted a statute that allows a trial court to impose restrictions on passports, on international travel with a child, and other restrictions, if the court believes a parent may likely take a child to a non-signatory nation.
If your case has these kinds of special circumstances, Peter will work with you to help resolve them in the best manner possible. He has experience in working with clients to resolve those disputes.
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