Areas of practice
Interstate and International Jurisdiction & Enforcement
Getting Started
Family law matters can become especially complex when they cross state or national borders. At Nelson & Yarnell, we help clients navigate interstate and international jurisdiction issues and enforce legal orders across jurisdictions with clarity, precision, and experience.
Whether you are dealing with custody, parenting time, support, or child relocation, these cases often involve multiple courts, agencies, and legal frameworks. Our attorneys have extensive experience in handling these matters, ensuring that your rights — and the best interests of your children — are protected no matter where the case extends.
Our Services Include:
Drafting Appellate Briefs
Determining which state has legal authority for custody, support, or parental rights disputes.
International Jurisdiction Matters
Resolving cross-border family law issues in compliance with international law and treaties.
Order Enforcement Across Borders
Ensuring custody, support, and parenting orders are recognized and enforced in other states or countries.
International Child Abduction & Hague Cases
Representing parents in urgent matters under the Hague Convention to return abducted children.