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Materials on international legal practice: cross-border family matters, child cases, inheritance and private international issues.
What to do after a fraudulent broker takes your money: a Florida claim under §772.11 instead of waiting for the police, U.S. bank statements within weeks, crypto tracing, an asset freeze and cases in Russia.
Read the materialA step-by-step checklist for a parent: which facts to record, which documents to gather, how to prevent a child's departure from Russia, and how to start a return under the 1980 Hague Convention.
Read the materialWhich courts in Russia hear applications for the return of a child and for rights of access under an international treaty, why a special jurisdiction rule applies, and how to identify the right court.
Read the materialA practical overview of the 1996 Child Protection Convention: how it differs from the 1980 Convention, which issues it governs, when it may matter in Russia, and why the status of specific states must be checked.
Read the materialWhat matters in disputes over children between Russia and the United States: why the 1980 Hague Convention does not operate between Russia and the US as an ordinary return mechanism, what legal routes are possible, and why coordination between Russian and US lawyers is needed.
Read the materialA practical overview of the 1980 Hague Convention in Russia: when it applies, which court to approach, what evidence is needed, and which risks to take into account.
Read the materialComment by attorney Artur Kuznetsov: the document used to buy the ticket and the one shown at boarding must match, and the foreign-travel passport must be valid on both dates.
Read the materialAttorney Artur Kuznetsov on the rise of notarised child maintenance agreements: why parties choose an agreement over court, and where its limits lie.
Read the materialComment by attorney Artur Kuznetsov on how a spouses' business is divided and which documents decide the outcome of the dispute.
Read the materialThe website of attorney Artur Kuznetsov has launched in its updated form: materials on international legal practice, case analyses and the book «Za granitsey». Announcements of updates are published on our social media channels.
Read the materialComment by attorney Artur Kuznetsov on 'help' schemes with visas, insurance and transfers: why the buyer is rushed and what to check before paying. Syndicated by regional outlets of the network.
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Publishing house Gorodets has released my documentary novel «Abroad» — a book based on real cases from international legal practice.
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A mother smuggled her son into the US via Mexico, then demanded 250,000 dollars from the father in exchange for contact with the child. The case went to federal court in California.
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International child abduction cases, unfortunately, are not uncommon today. Each such case requires determination, persistence, and sensitivity from the estranged parent.
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Inheritance matters often become complicated, especially when they have an international dimension. If your relative has died in the USA, the process of inheriting in Russia may require additional legal steps.
Read the materialA mother brought her daughter from Moldova to Moscow against the father's will. The case took an unexpected turn, ending not in court but through a settlement — how and why that became possible.
Read the materialKomsomolskaya Pravda covers Vika's case — one of the most widely followed in Russian practice on returning children from abroad. The piece that first brought this story to a national audience.
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In September 2023, a citizen of the Republic of Moldova sought our help after his former spouse abducted their young daughter and took her to an unknown location, leaving the father in complete ignorance of the child's whereabouts.
Read the materialA 2024 case: a child held abroad with time running out. The attorney explains which tools worked — and why delay in such situations can be fatal.
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If you have learned that your spouse — including a former spouse — has taken your child to another country without your proper consent, or through active deception, and refuses to voluntarily return the child, here are the steps to take.
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On October 15, 2023, citizen D turned to us for legal and other assistance, upon the illegal detention in the United States of his minor son, a citizen of the Russian Federation, Maksim, born in…
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Our international law firm recently achieved a significant success, assisting one of our Russian clients in the process of probate in New York.
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Travel opens up new horizons, broadens the mind, and creates unforgettable experiences. However, the visa application process can often become a complex and time-consuming challenge.
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Our interview for the "Advokatskaya Gazeta", the body of the Federal Chamber of Lawyers of the Russian Federation on the return of abducted children to Russia from the United States…
Read the materialFour real cases from our practice: children taken to the United States and the legal path that brought them home. A close look at how the Hague Convention operates in the Russia–US context.
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During a business trip to Los Angeles, USA, from May 06 to June 01, 2023, we conducted a set of activities aimed at organizing a trial in the Ronald Reagan Federal Court (Ronald Reagan Federal…
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The U.S. Embassy in Russia published an updated attorney list in December 2025. Attorney Artur Kuznetsov is included in the document.
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📌 On February 1, 2023, a resident of Moscow turned to us for legal and other assistance — it was necessary to locate and return to the Russian Federation her young daughter (3.5 y.o.), about whose…
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On December 24, 2022, we created a Telegram channel, which we exclusively devote to one of the areas of our activities related to the search and return of "abducted" children from the jurisdictions…
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In October 2022, a request from a resident of Nizhny Novgorod was received. The request sought to provide legal and other assistance to establish the location and subsequent return to the territory…
Read the materialMiami, 2022: a child held unlawfully abroad during one of the most difficult periods for cross-border cases. How the case was resolved under those conditions.
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In 2021, a citizen of the Russian Federation turned to us for legal assistance on the fact of illegal actions of an cohabitant who, through deception, threats and the use of violence, took the minor…
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So our long business trip to the countries of the European Union to represent the interests of the clients in state, judicial and other bodies has come to an end.
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Each of these services reflects our competence and readiness to provide clients with a quality service. Understanding the specifics of each type of document allows us to guarantee the accuracy and relevance of translations meeting the requirements of any legal system.
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Our international legal team is pleased to share a significant development in the case of our clients — shareholders of Brio Finance LLC and Brio Invest — on the path to justice.
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Our experience shows that in any country in the world you can find legitimate ways to find a child. In one of the cases when we were searching for a kidnapped child, we came across the fact that the…
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In an exhausting standoff that spanned several jurisdictions, our team of professional attorneys successfully prevented one of the largest attempts at probate fraud in recent UK history.
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In April 2014, a group of victims filed a lawsuit in the District Court of New Jersey against companies engaged in selling cars abroad and one individual, accusing the defendants of using a fraudulent 'bait-and-switch' scheme.
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The main point in such stories is that deception or fraud occurs exclusively through abuse of trust, which attackers can establish for a long period.
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The professional lawyer's license is required for litigation in most countries. More often this license applies to the state, district or city. In Russia, this is much easier, most lawsuits can be…
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After visiting Singapore, it seems that it is the most beautiful and civilized country in the world.
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In September and December 2019, we were on one of the official business trips to South America, the Argentine Republic, the city of Buenos Aires. This business trip was connected with work on one of…
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200 years ago, the main source of wealth was the land. Therefore, the one who owned the land was considered rich. Later, the main source of wealth was industrial production, which allowed developed…
Read the materialInternational commercial relations are often accompanied by disagreements and disputes requiring professional legal intervention. Our international team encountered an exceptionally engaging and complex case, representing a Russian company in a dispute with leading yacht company FRASER, based in the Principality of Monaco.
Read the materialA child from the Anapa region returned home after proceedings involving foreign courts. A local Telegram channel captured the moment.
Read the materialA brief post marking the end of a case: a child held in New York has been returned to the parent in Russia. No commentary — just the result.
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Before the recording of this TV program, we met and talked over a cup of tea with invited experts and editors of the "Live Broadcast".
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In January 2020, our team took part in the taping of the program on the case of Olesya Smirnova.
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“Don't look for a magic formula that invokes success and swift results in complex issues. Anyone who promises such a thing is a liar. Take off your rose-colored glasses.
Read the materialThe final episode covering Vika's case. How an international standoff over a child came to its conclusion — broadcast live.
Read the materialMonths after Vika disappeared, it emerged she was in the United States and her father was evading justice. The second episode of the programme traces the search and the American trail.
Read the materialSeven-year-old Vika from Khabarovsk was taken abroad by her father for a holiday — and never brought back. The first broadcast in which the story went public and the work to bring her home began.
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