The Nikolenko family is embroiled in simultaneous lawsuits in Texas and Russia. The family had been living in Katy, Texas, with Luiza listed as a dependent on Dmitry's work visa. In 2014, Dmitry's employer transferred him to Brunei for 3-years. The family contemplated a return to Texas, so they … Read More about Case Update (17 Feb 2022): Nikolenko v. Nikolenko; decline to enforce foreign divorce decree because of no due process; weighing abduction risk factors
Case Update (2021): Tucker v. Covarrubias Campos; registration of ex parte foreign child custody order under UCCJEA
On August 13, 2021, the Court of Appeals of Texas affirmed its trial court's registration of an ex parte Mexican custody order. The father, Mr. Tucker, appeals the registration, arguing that, at the time the Mexican court issued its order, giving Ms. Covarrubias Campos interim custody, he had no … Read More about Case Update (2021): Tucker v. Covarrubias Campos; registration of ex parte foreign child custody order under UCCJEA
Case Update (2020): Jayagaran v. Jayagaran; improper service of process, no due process, refuse to recognize foreign divorce decree as a matter of comity
In the case of Glory and Sunita Jayagaran, the Washington Court of Appeals refused to recognize an Indian divorce decree because the Husband did not properly serve his Wife, thereby denying her due process. The couple lived approximately 18 years, having 3 children, in Washington State. … Read More about Case Update (2020): Jayagaran v. Jayagaran; improper service of process, no due process, refuse to recognize foreign divorce decree as a matter of comity
Case Update (2020): Babcock v. Babcock; Provisional remedies under ICARA, no notice for temporary restraining order
The International Child Abduction Remedies Act allows a parent who is seeking the return of his or her child under the 1980 Hague Abduction Convention to request provisional remedies (see Sec. 9004). In the case of Babcock v. Babcock, Mrs. Babcock did just that (in August 2020). She … Read More about Case Update (2020): Babcock v. Babcock; Provisional remedies under ICARA, no notice for temporary restraining order