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. Since under the Russian Law, a divorce can be bifurcated and equitable distribution can be pursued before, during, and after a divorce, many couples opt for a quicker and simpler procedure and get divorced by a Peace Justice.

In this particular case, the Plaintiff may commence a property division/equitable distribution action before the Municipal Court, however, she would not be able to seek equitable distribution of any property that is not located in Russia (pursuant to Art. 30 of Russian Civil Procedural Code. Since marital property is located in the United States, the Plaintiff would not be able to obtain any relief in Russia against her husband, who is not even subject to jurisdiction in Russia, and Russia has no information about his assets in the United States. Since there is no treaty between US and Russia, Russia would not seek or pursue any discovery into his assets in the US. Read More »

The American mother whose extradition from Britain to the United States in July set off a chorus of condemnation from human rights groups is to plead guilty in federal court in New Mexico tomorrow morning, The Independent has learned.

The American mother whose extradition from Britain to the United States in July set off a chorus of condemnation from human rights groups is to plead guilty in federal court in New Mexico tomorrow morning, The Independent has learned. Read More »

Parental rights

I also want permission to take my daughter abroad 1/2 the time on her school vacations to eg show her places like the Fjords in Norway, on Ocean Cruises -along the Norwegian coast like on the Hertigruetin Line and other popular vacation spots like Austria, Netherlands, Germany, Thailand , Vietnam, and Australia. My family has the financial resources to allow my daughter to travel to these places and her mother does not have these same financial resources - so while I still have my health - I'd like my daughter to have opportunities while she is young and can benefit from this travel (my parents did the same thing for me when I was very young and I benefited a great deal). Read More »

Jacqueline Bontzolakes, 38, of Tonawanda, N.Y., took two minor children out of the country in violation of the custody arrangements set by the Erie County (N.Y.) Family Court and without the knowledge or permission of their fathers.

Jacqueline Bontzolakes, 38, of Tonawanda, N.Y., took two minor children out of the country in violation of the custody arrangements set by the Erie County (N.Y.) Family Court and without the knowledge or permission of their fathers. Read More »

A Lakewood woman was sentenced to 13 months in prison Thursday after pleading guilty to taking her two children to Mexico to keep them from their father, officials with the U.S. Attorney’s Office said.

A Lakewood woman was sentenced to 13 months in prison Thursday after pleading guilty to taking her two children to Mexico to keep them from their father, officials with the U.S. Attorney’s Office said. Read More »