Nevada International Child Custody Dispute Lawyer
Managing child custody arrangements can pose a challenge, even when both parents are on amicable terms and live in the same state. This can become far more complicated when either parent lives out of state, or the custodial parent is seeking to relocate out of state or even abroad. Obtain experienced legal help to protect your parental rights and act in your child's best interests.
I am Marta L. Presti, an experienced attorney with more than 35 years of experience practicing in family law. I have an extensive background handling interstate and international child custody disputes. I will apply my legal skills and knowledge of the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) and Hague Convention in pursuit of securing your legal rights.
Contact my law firm online or call (775) 624-5845 to schedule a consultation with a highly skilled Nevada interstate and international child custody dispute attorney. I am committed to delivering strong advocacy and legal counsel tempered with strong judgment.
Handling Interstate Child Custody and Child Support Disputes
In the past, states had their own interstate child custody and child support laws. This allowed parents to relocate to another state, posing a great risk to the non-custodial parent's visitation rights and parenting time. Parents were also known to move across state lines in an effort to avoid making child support payments.
To enforce child custody and child support arrangements nationwide, many states — including Nevada — follow the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Act (UCCJEA) and the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act. The UCCJEA will determine which state has jurisdiction in child custody cases involving children who live in a different state.
The UCCJEA is designed to stop parents from moving to another state and establishing a parenting plan that excludes the other parent. This would be considering kidnapping. Through the UCCJEA, definitions have been established nationwide outlining how a child's home state is determined and which courts have jurisdiction to order a parenting plan.
Generally, a child must live in a state for least six months before the courts can order a parenting plan. I understand the sometimes conflicting guidelines which must be followed in interstate child custody and child support cases. I will take every measure possible to protect your rights and act in your child's best interests.
Experienced Reno Hague Convention Attorney
International child custody disputes involve a very specialized area of the law and can be highly complicated. When you work with me, you can feel confident that I have the experience and knowledge to help you navigate through the legal process. I have a clear understanding of how the Hague Convention treaty can potentially be applied to your case. This treaty was established to expedite the return of abducted children — even children kidnapped by their parents — to their home country.
When parents living in different countries plan to get a divorce, I work in tandem with legal counsel in the other country to help secure my clients' legal rights. As a legal team, we will seek to address a variety of issues, including:
- Determining which jurisdiction should handle the case
- Establishing a parenting plan in the children's best interests, while making sure the noncustodial parent has proper visitation rights
- Preventing the international kidnapping of a child
I will apply my legal skills, resources and years of experience to help safeguard your legal rights. My goal is to work in your child's best interests, so you maintain a strong relationship with your child.
When Experience Matters, Contact My Law Firm
I offer an extensive background handling interstate and international child custody disputes. You can trust me to provide highly skilled representation focused on protecting your parental rights.
Contact my law firm today to schedule a consultation at my law office in Reno, Nevada. My office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Evening and weekend appointments are available by arrangement.