What if you are in an international marriage and you get divorced in the Czech Republic? What happens to your children when each parent has a different nationality and who actually rules on custody issues? And can you or your former spouse move your children back to your home country if you want to?
In this article we are going to look at these questions and more so that you’ll learn exactly how Czech courts handle custody of children in families whose lives cross borders.
Don’t assume things work the same as back home
It’s safer not to assume that anything related to divorce or custody works in the same way as in your home country. Even within EU countries, family law is set by the individual member states.
However, all EU states recognize each other’s court judgements, including around child support payments, and they all emphasize prioritising the best interests of the child as their guiding principle. On the other hand, outside of the EU, laws can vary significantly.
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Summary for: When custody crosses borders: How Czech courts handle families across jurisdictions
