April 30, 2014 11:55:42 AM EDT
Hi there,
I think the issue of cross-border co-parenting is a very relevant one.
I myself am in the early stages of the process with someone who lives in Mexico.
In addition to the great resources that this website provides, I found these other links pertaining to cross-border parenting...
The lady who runs this site is a mediator and she seems to have some experience in international family law mediation:
Here is a sample international parenting plan that she discusses:
http://divorcethatworks.com/2013/07/09/an-international-parenting-plan-for-hannah/
And here's a related post that addresses the cross-border/long-distance aspect of co-parenting, beyond what the sample Co-Parenting Agreement given by Family by Design may cover:
http://divorcethatworks.com/2013/06/20/international-divorce-and-parenting-across-borders/
Additionally, something to keep in mind in cases of international co-parenting, is the (sad) possibility that one parent may choose to abduct/detain the child in their own country, against the wishes and/or custodial rights of the other parent. There is an international treaty signed by many countries on this matter called the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hague_Convention_on_the_Civil_Aspects_of_International_Child_Abduction
It is good to know whether the countries the co-parents are from are parties to this treaty. Spain is. So is Mexico although unfortunately they have been exhibiting gross patterns of non-compliance with treaty provisions.
Another relevant website I found re: cross-border co-parenting is:
http://www.international-divorce.com/
Good luck everybody!
Letitia
