With COVID travel restrictions loosening and the increasing strength of the U.S. dollar, many parents might be planning a big international trip with their child(ren). If you are in that boat (or plane), eager to get away from home and explore life outside the United States, and you share some form of custody with the other parent of your child(ren), there are special considerations you may need to address before taking your child(ren) on your trip with you.

There are several things to consider when traveling abroad, notwithstanding the provisions of your custody agreement or order, so below are a few tips on what you should be aware of when looking to travel internationally with your child(ren) in a shared custody situation.