The Gourvitz Law Firm has once again secured a significant legal victory in federal court, successfully preventing the deportation of two children to Germany. The case involved a mother, a U.S. citizen, who returned from Germany with her two children without the father’s permission, citing concerns of abuse.
Initially, the mother mistakenly filed an action in state court seeking to have the children remain in the United States. However, the court had already ruled that the children should be returned to Germany with their father. The Gourvitz firm, stepping in as attorneys for the mother, argued that the state court lacked jurisdiction to make such a decision. They successfully convinced the court to dismiss the matter, recognizing the previous ruling as outside its authority.
Subsequently, the father initiated a case in federal court under the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction. The Gourvitz firm defended the mother’s position, presenting evidence of abuse and other defenses.
After serving extensive discovery and obtaining the release of the Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCPP) records, the parties proceeded to mediation before the District Court. Through skilled negotiation and effective presentation of the facts, the Gourvitz firm reached a favorable resolution. The father agreed that the children would remain in the United States with their mother.
This outcome highlights the Gourvitz Law Firm’s dedication to defending the rights and safety of their clients and their children in complex international custody disputes. The firm remains committed to fighting for justice in every case, no matter how challenging the circumstances.
