A crucial component for a family considering international travel with children is the knowledge, strong legal knowledge and understanding about laws, regulations and other factors that can impact a range of needs. Particularly, when dealing with child custody matters, such knowledge is particularly important. Why? Because something as seemingly innocuous as window tint regulations can be a serious problem. As many international embassy workers have found out, failing to understand local legal tint limitations can lead to a range of problems. From mere annoyance to fines and ticketing, having window tint that is not on the legal tint list can be a serious issue. Unfortunately, many international workers frequently report that the legal tint limit lists are not as easily available as one might imagine, meaning that practical knowledge of such issues can be lifesaving.
What about you and your family? What does this have to do with international child custody concerns? Well, there are a range of ways in which international mobility can be impacted by local laws. For example, given legal tint restrictions, there are times where moving or using a vehicle may not be an option for a family with children that is forced to move internationally – even though the move may be specifically related to one parent’s work. Thus, laws concerning vehicle tint restrictions may not seem to matter at first glance, but when raised against the backdrop of an international family regularly, any number of issues can arise. From practical issues concerning vehicle operation to questions about rights to operate a vehicle at all, all the way to questions about whether being ticketed or fined for using a vehicle which does not conform to legal tint limits will impact custody matters, this is a realm where laws interact, cross and overlap.
So, what to do about this? First, be aware of the potential for issues before they arise. Second, plan to ensure that your ability to address any legal questions is strong and supported. Finally, make sure to get expert assistance. For many families, getting the legal advice you need to navigate these questions, along with the formal legal knowledge, is a serious benefit.
Legal tint in MS and other vehicle tint restrictions may seem like a minor detail. However, they can also have profound impact on your ability to travel, your parental rights, and your ability to spend time with your child.