International Family Law

Denver International Family Law Attorneys

When a family law matter crosses international borders — a child taken to or retained in another country, a divorce where one spouse lives abroad, or a support order that needs to be enforced across a national boundary — the case is no longer governed by Colorado law alone. Several distinct legal frameworks may come into play, each with its own procedures and deadlines, and determining which framework applies at the outset can be critical to avoiding unnecessary delay.. McConaughy & Sarkissian represents clients throughout Colorado in these matters. Our legal services include:

• International child abduction matters under the Hague Convention, including petitions for the return of a child and measures to prevent international abduction, such as travel restrictions and passport controls
• International custody jurisdiction disputes under the UCCJEA 
• Dissolution of marriage when one spouse resides outside the United States 
• International enforcement and collection of child support and maintenance orders