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Adoption in the proposal for a European Parenthood Regulation

This post was written by Aukje Mens, Jurist at INEA, the Dutch expertise centre on intercountry adoption. She wrote in her own name.  Recently, an article I wrote about adoption in...

What are your parental rights under family law?

According to Census Bureau data, tens of millions of U.S. children live with one parent and no other parent, a substantial and long-standing share of American families. When it com...

FCC tightens rules on child custody

Says wrongfully removed children should be returned to state of habitual residence

Lawyer reveals surprising legal rights for ex taking your child to Wales from England

Separated parents have been warned that holiday rules are not always as straightforward as they might think, with one common assumption potentially leaving them caught out

Hong Kong couple files complaint with UN over Swedish custody plans for daughter

A Hong Kong couple has lodged a complaint with the United Nations over an alleged breach of human rights after Swedish authorities applied to permanently transfer the legal guardia...

Rise in overseas surrogates ‘increases risk of stateless babies’

Calls grow for global regulation as rising numbers of westerners use surrogates in countries with different lawsWhy Mexico is at the heart of ethical debate over global surrogacyTh...

Out now: Private International Law and Children’s Rights Law by Tine Van Hof

The publisher’s blurb, including a discount code, is as follows: Private International Law and Children’s Rights Law   Conflicts in International Child Abduction Cases Tine Van Hof...

Court of Appeal rules children born out of wedlock cannot inherit Malaysian father’s citizenship

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 — The Court of Appeal today unanimously decided that two persons who were born in Malay...

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Court says Korea must allow birth registration for foreign children born in country

The Constitutional Court on Thursday ruled as unconstitutional the absence of a legal framework allowing foreign children born in Korea to have their births registered under Korean...

US may ask parents to prove citizenship or immigration status to get passports for their children

The U.S. State Department has proposed requiring parents applying for passports for their children to provide proof of their own citizenship or immigration status as part of Presid...

بچوں کی پیدائش پر امریکی شہریت کیلیے نئی شرط کی تجویز

واشنگٹن : امریکی محکمہ خارجہ نے تجویز دی ہے کہ اب والدین کو اپنے بچوں کے امریکی پاسپورٹ کی درخواست دیتے وقت اپنی امریکی شہریت یا قانونی امیگریشن حیثیت کا ثبوت فراہم کرنا ہوگا۔ مجوز...

Human Rights Watch condemns Ecuador’s adoption law for discriminating against LGBT parents and transgender children

Human Rights Watch on Thursday criticized Ecuador’s newly enacted adoption law, which took effect on August 14 after lawmakers approved it 118-0, saying that provisions restricting...

Baby über den Wolken: Welche Staatsangehörigkeit bekommt das Kind?

Eine Geburt an Bord eines Flugzeugs ist selten, kommt aber tatsächlich immer mal wieder vor. Danach stellt sich aber eine spannende Frage: Welche Staatsangehörigkeit erhält das Kin...

Gesetzliche Regelungen im Ausland: Wie verschiedene Länder Leihmutterschaft geregelt haben

In Deutschland ist Leihmutterschaft verboten. Wie sieht das in anderen Ländern aus? Ein Blick nach Europa und darüber hinaus. mehr...

Separated parents warned over little-known rule when taking child to Scotland from England

Family lawyer Rachel Fisher has shared important advice on child travel consent for separated parents who are planning to take their children on holiday within the UK or abroad

American parents are securing Canadian citizenship by descent for their kids. Here is what it gets them

Since Bill C-3 became a law on December 15, 2025, millions of Americans have found they qualify for Canadian citizenship by descent. That has led to a surge of applications for Can...

US moves to restrict birthright citizenship for children of foreign government employees: All you need to know

What is a ‘new born child’? Malaysia’s Court of Appeal clarifies citizenship laws for abandoned children

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 — Did you know that Malaysia’s laws protect “new born” children that are fou...

Moving Abroad With Kids? Here's What FATCA Compliance Means for Your Family

Moving abroad with kids? Learn how FATCA affects U.S. families, foreign bank accounts, children's accounts, and annual tax reporting requirements.

Adopted by a Canadian citizen? Here’s how citizenship by descent works for you

Bill C-3 removed the former first-generation limit for some people born or adopted before December 15, 2025. As a result, some adopted people who were previously unable to inherit...

Article 50 Carte de Séjour for my baby

Firstly thanks so much for the update Sara, so often people don’t come back and its such useful info! sarahuss: a DCEM is still required for a British child who lives in Franc...

Protecting Your Relationship With Your Child During Divorce

Divorce changes your family, but it does not have to weaken your relationship with your child. Many parents worry about keeping that bond strong after a marriage ends. Illinois law...

School Districts on Notice: Federal Enforcement of Parental Rights Expands Beyond FERPA

The intersection of federal privacy law, parental rights, and student gender identity has become one of the most actively litigated areas of education law. For example, on January...