Question:
Hi, My name is Susan my dad and my mum got divorced bout 2 years ago. I'm 17 and from Australia and my mum met a guy from the internet. He's from America so he came to Australia he was there for a year with my twin sisters who are 11. My mum and her boyfriend wanted to go to America for 3 months. So my dad signed papers for theme to go for only three months. It's now been nearly 5 months that they've been gone. They're staying in Ohio, and now my mother has told my dad shes not coming back. What can i do to get my little sisters back thank you for your time
Answer:
Hi, I assume that your parents were divorced in Australia. I am not licensed to practice law in Australia. The laws concerning custody will be different in every country. The first question is which country has jurisdiction or the power to resolve this dispute. International custody disputes can be complicated. There are laws that govern this exact situation. I recommend that your dad seek the advice of an attorney in Australia that specializes in international custody disputes. It is a good idea to do it sooner rather than later.
