Crossing the Lines
Seattle, Washington, Divorce Attorneys
The removal of a child across state lines or international borders by one parent — without the consent of the other — is illegal. Yet despite its illegality and the consequences that can flow from that, it still happens often enough to be a legitimate concern.
At Engel Law Group, we represent people in the Greater Seattle and Puget Sound areas of Washington State who have "removal of child" type concerns related to divorce. For a free consultation with one of our child custody lawyers — call 206.625.9800 or contact us online today.
Pre-Divorce Planning:
Is Unauthorized Child Relocation a Real Risk?
The fact that removal of a child across state or international lines is illegal provides little comfort to parents who are left behind.
Because of that, talking about this issue and fully considering your options during the pre-divorce planning period can save you a great deal of heartache and trouble later on.
Our attorneys can help you to evaluate the likelihood of removal and if prudent, petition the court for an order that specifically prohibits it. And while the order itself may only be a piece of paper, its added deterrent value should not be underestimated.
For answers to other questions you have about custodial interference, interstate child removal laws or what our lawyers can do to help prevent the removal of your child — just call Engel Law Group at 206.625.9800 to schedule a free consultation or e-mail us and an attorney from our office will get back to you soon.
