Mirror Custody order registration (international spouse)

[AmazedandConfused]

What is the name of your state? CA

If CA is the jurisdiction and a custody order has been issued, how does one determine the process to register that order in the foreign country such that if visitation occurs abroad, the custody order from the US is already established and in place. I cannot imagine the US attorney knows the details of registering abroad, but Googling is also a minefield of information.

 

[Zigner]

What is the name of your state? CA

If CA is the jurisdiction and a custody order has been issued, how does one determine the process to register that order in the foreign country such that if visitation occurs abroad, the custody order from the US is already established and in place. I cannot imagine the US attorney knows the details of registering abroad, but Googling is also a minefield of information.

You will need to seek legal guidance in the country in question.

 

[adjusterjack]

What country?

 

[AmazedandConfused]

UK, thanks, I should have included that

 

[Zigner]

That's actually very good, as the UK participates in treaties that govern just this sort of thing. Seek legal guidance in the UK. Not a forum...an actual attorney/barrister/lawyer/whatever they're called there.

 

[adjusterjack]

UK, thanks, I should have included that

You will have to register the order with a local court in the UK. I suggest call ahead to find out how so you know what to bring with you.

 

[AmazedandConfused]

Thanks, adjusterjack, I have been Googling to determine whether "registering" the order is an administrative filing where you go to a counter or requires a court appearance, per the advice above, I am now searching for local barristers who can give a consult.

 

[zddoodah]

how does one determine the process to register that order in the foreign country

Depends on the laws of the country in question.

I cannot imagine the US attorney knows the details of registering abroad, but Googling is also a minefield of information.

I agree on both counts. The services of an attorney in the other country will be needed.

 

[LdiJ]

UK, thanks, I should have included that

Because the US and the UK are both signatories to the Hague Convention treaty it is not actually necessary to domesticate your US court order in the UK. It will be enforced under the treaty. However, an attorney in the UK can certainly advise you as to whether or not there would be any benefits in domesticating it anyway. Your attorney in the US may have access to an attorney in the UK who could advise you. Start there.