My Ex Kidnapped our Child: What to Do Next with Brian Walters | Episode 151

International Child Custody & Parental Kidnapping: A Conversation with Brian Walters | Divorce at Altitude PodcastIn this episode of Divorce at Altitude, Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha discuss the complex issues surrounding international child custody and parental kidnapping. Joined by Brian Walters, a family law attorney based in Texas, they dive deep into the legal challenges that arise when one parent relocates with children, either within the U.S. or internationally. The conversation focuses on the steps parents can take to protect their children from international abduction, how U.S. laws like the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) help establish jurisdiction, and the legal processes available for parents facing this difficult situation.Guest Information Brian Walters is the managing partner at his family law firm in Texas. With a background shaped by his military upbringing and years of experience in child protection law, Brian has a unique understanding of family law cases involving international custody disputes. He frequently handles complex cases where one parent seeks to relocate with children, potentially leading to issues of parental abduction.Episode OutlineIntroduction to the Issue Ryan and Amy introduce the topic of international parental kidnapping and what happens when one parent relocates with the children, either across state lines or internationally.What Happens if One Parent Takes the Kids Without Permission? Ryan and Brian discuss the legal remedies available to a parent who is faced with a situation where the other parent relocates with the children without their consent.Enforcing Custody Orders Across State Lines Brian details how to register a custody order in a different state, such as Texas, to enforce a parenting plan from another state.The Risks of Parental Abduction and How to Prevent It Brian shares his experience dealing with international custody disputes, including a case where a mother took her child to Bolivia and another case involving a child being taken to multiple countries.Challenges in International Custody Cases Ryan and Brian discuss the challenges of international custody, from having to hire attorneys in multiple countries to the high cost and time involved in pursuing an abduction case.What is Divorce at Altitude? Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha provide tips and recommendations on issues related to divorce, separation, and co-parenting in Colorado. Ryan and Amy are the founding partners of an innovative and ambitious law firm, Kalamaya | Goscha, that pushes the boundaries to discover new frontiers in family law, personal injuries, and criminal defense in Colorado. To subscribe to Divorce at Altitude, click here and select your favorite podcast player. To subscribe to Kalamaya | Goscha's YouTube channel where many of the episodes will be posted as videos, click here.  If you have additional questions or would like to speak to one of our attorneys, give us a call at 970-429-5784 or email us at [email protected].************************************************************************DISCLAIMER: THE COMMENTARY AND OPINIONS ON THIS PODCAST IS FOR ENTERTAINMENT AND INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES AND NOT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING LEGAL ADVICE. CONTACT AN ATTORNEY IN YOUR STATE OR AREA TO OBTAIN LEGAL ADVICE ON ANY OF THESE ISSUES.