Our International Family
Law Services Include:
Why Choose Us for International
Family Law Matters?
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Both International and Domestic Divorce and Separation:
We help clients resolve cross-border divorce matters involving different legal systems, jurisdictional questions, and international asset division. We strive to protect your interests while ensuring compliance with both U.S. and foreign laws. We can file both locally in Georgia and internationally as needed.
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International Child Custody and Relocation:
Our attorneys are well-versed in international custody laws, including the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction. Whether seeking to prevent an international abduction or secure the return of a child wrongfully removed, we act swiftly and strategically to protect your parental rights.
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Enforcement of Foreign Family Law Judgments:
We assist in recognizing and enforcing foreign custody, support, and divorce orders in U.S. courts, and vice versa, ensuring your legal decisions are honored across borders.
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International Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements:
Our firm prepares and reviews international marital agreements to help couples protect assets and set expectations in the event of separation, particularly when they live, marry, or hold property in different countries.
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Bi or Multi National Marriage and Immigration-Related
Family Law Issues:We advise on legal matters where immigration status, marriage, and family law intersect — such as support obligations, custody rights across jurisdictions, or navigating spousal rights tied to visas and residency.
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Experience in multinational litigation and negotiation
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Cultural sensitivity and multilingual resources
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Strategic coordination with foreign counsel when needed
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Committed advocacy for protecting families and children
International family law cases often require more than just legal knowledge — they demand cultural awareness, cross-border coordination, and precise execution. At Elkhalil Law, P.C., we bring all of these qualities to every case we handle.
Schedule a confidential consultation today to learn how we can help you resolve your international family law matter with dignity, strength, and peace of mind.
FAQs
A family law case becomes international when it involves parties, children,
marriages, or property across two or more countries.
Common examples include international marriages, parents living in different
countries, or family assets located overseas.
Yes, in many cases you can. The key issue is whether the U.S. court has
jurisdiction over your case. This usually depends on where you reside and how
long you've lived there.
We can help assess your eligibility and determine the best venue for filing.
International custody matters are governed by both U.S. state law and
international treaties such as the Hague Convention on the Civil
Aspects of International Child Abduction.
These cases can be complex, and we work swiftly to protect your parental rights
and the best interests of your child.
Maybe. This will be dependent on the specifics of your case and what needs to be
done, but in that event,
if you are not already working with a foreign attorney, we will coordinate with
one of the many we have previously worked with before and/or that has come
highly recommended to our firm.
Time is critical in these situations. Contact us immediately. We can seek
emergency orders to prevent international travel and work with federal
authorities to safeguard against international parental abduction.
Possibly. U.S. courts may recognize and enforce foreign family law judgments,
but only if they meet certain legal standards, such as due process and
jurisdiction.
We can help review your foreign judgment and assist in having it recognized,
domesticated, or contested.
International property division can be complicated. U.S. courts may have limited
power over foreign property,
but we work with international counsel and financial experts to ensure that
assets are identified, valued, and addressed properly in your case.
Yes, but it must be drafted with international enforceability in mind.
We prepare customized prenuptial and postnuptial agreements that take into
account the legal requirements of multiple jurisdictions to protect your
interests globally.
Absolutely. We frequently represent U.S. citizens and expatriates involved in
international family law disputes, and we are equipped to handle cases remotely
and coordinate with foreign counsel when needed.
Our attorneys have handled numerous international family law matters. We bring
not only legal skill but also cultural sensitivity and strategic international
coordination to
every case and we additionally work with foreign local counsel where it is
beneficial for the client(s).
In advance of your consultation, we ask that you book online, make payment, and
provide any relevant legal documents related to your case (marriage
certificates, custody orders, immigration paperwork, court documents, etc.),
a timeline of events, and any questions you may have. We’ll walk you through
everything from there!