San Diego, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/24/2014 -- Kidnapping of any form is driven by a strong ulterior motive. But it takes more complex overtones when the victims are children, and the perpetrators are their own parents.

The number of parental child abduction cases has more than doubled over the last decade. And almost 80% of the abductors are non-custodial parents. While this might place the blame squarely on the non-custodial parents, the situation on the ground is much more complex. Divorces and legal separations take a heavy emotional toll on both the parents. The children invariably face collateral emotional trauma that could affect them for years.

There are three distinct possibilities to any parental abduction. One is the possibility of being wrongly accused for a kidnapping. Second, the parent might have acted in the interest and wellbeing of the child. In other words, the act of abduction itself might have been to safeguard the child from physical or emotional harm. And finally, wrongful, illegal abduction, in violation of the rights of the parent's rights of custody and access to the child.

In all three cases, it is important to consider and choose from a wide range of legal recourses, both before and after the incident.

For example, parents caught in a difficult custodial dispute could first file a complaint for divorce, followed by an injunction saying that the child cannot be removed from the state. While this is not something that one cannot circumvent, it is definitely a good start.

Even in the absence of such an injunction, parents could consider the Hague Convention, an international agreement that came together for the sole purpose of addressing the problem of parental abductions.

In a relevant portion, the Convention provides for the return of a child who has been wrongfully removed by a parent from his or her country of habitual residence against the other parent's custodial rights. The child is to be returned to his or her home country until a final determination is made with regard to the child's custody and visitation.

But in addition to legal recourse, a deeper understanding of the issue must arise among the parents involved and the society as a whole. While the parents are bound to undergo emotional stress, it is the children on whom it will tell the most. They not only have to deal with the stress of the parents' separation, but also with feelings of insecurity, fright and the Stockholm syndrome that is bound to impact their impressionable psyche.

Which is why one needs an attorney who is not just adept at the legal proceedings, but exhibits genuine empathy for the client. Attorney at law Shana J. Black is an ideal example of a lawyer who aggressively represents the interests of the client without underplaying the emotional ramifications. It is due to this unique work ethic that she has had phenomenal success in bringing back children to the rightful parent.

About Shana J. Black
Attorney Shana J. Black is a San Diego based lawyer who has championed numerous cases for the underdog. Her legal repertoire is extensive and her client base is varied.

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Address: 8880 Rio San Diego Dr #800, San Diego, CA 92108
Phone: 619-557-0122
Email : shana.j.black@gmail.com
http://www.shanablack.com/

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San Diego Attorney Known for Fighting for the Underdog

San Diego, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/07/2014 -- Attorney-At-Law Shana J. Black is a San Diego lawyer who has saved the careers and lives of numerous San Diego residents, and continues to do so. Despite being a high profile lawyer, extremely successful in her practise and constantly on demand from corporates and large firms, she stands out in one aspect; she remains committed to the underdog.

Among the many different areas of law that she practises and handles cases on, litigation is an area that she takes true pride in handling. By legal definition;

Litigation is an action brought in court to enforce a particular right. The act or process of bringing a lawsuit in and of itself; a judicial contest; any dispute.

To Shana J. Black, this is an area that allows her to represent individuals in need of dire legal assistance. This is where one can perceive the true nature of the legal system, where an individual can both in theory and in practise make a case against the state. While it might be quite poetic and just to think about, it also comes with its own pitfalls for obvious reasons.

Even when the opponent is slightly more influential and powerful than oneself, one is tempted to backtrack and withdraw. That being the case, making the state, social services, or a large corporation the opponent in a legal dispute takes quite a dose of guts and courage. The common citizen is hardly even aware of his/her rights, and even the mention of a court or a lawsuit is intimidating. This is where Shana J. Black comes in.

The identity of a lawyer goes beyond the drama of the courtroom. Shana J. Black not only does her best to get justice to her clients, she also counsels them with regard to their basic inalienable rights, what are issues worth fighting for, and why. It is this that gives her clients the confidence to stand up to what is truly their right.

Thanks to her record of victories in the courtroom, Shana J. Black has resolved numerous legal disputed ranging from employment discrimination, sexual harassment, personal injury claims and wrongful termination. In each of these cases, the plaintiff undergoes extreme mental and emotional agony, before approaching the lawyer and not only needs justice, but an understanding spirit. The client usually finds both of these aspects in his / her association with Shana J. Black.

Her commitment to fighting for the underdog is neither a marketing gimmick nor lip service. This fact is evident in the sheer frequency of cases she handles each year and the testimonials of her completely satisfied clients.

About Shana J. Black
Shana J. Black is a top notch San Diego attorney with one of the best success records in the profession.

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Top Notch Attorney (San Diego)

San Diego, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 10/23/2014 -- According to 'Black's Law Dictionary', the most widely used law dictionary in the United States of America, a lawyer is 'a person learned in the law; a person practising law.' The word learned, in this case has much deeper connotations than just a surface level knowing of legal practises and laws. It denotes a comprehensive understanding of every aspect of the legal procedure in the chosen areas of law. By this count, San Diego attorney Shana J. Black is a lawyer in every sense.

When one calls an attorney to represent one's case in court, it is usually a matter than can make or break a life. Whether it be a marriage, a business or personal rights, unless the attorney is truly qualified, the case is lost.

Shana J. Black was a merit scholarship recipient at the University Of San Diego School Of Law from 1997 to 2000, where she did her Juris Doctorate. She was then admitted to the California bar in 2000. Prior to this, she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, after which she taught macroeconomics, microeconomics, and econometrics as a graduate assistant and adjunct faculty member.

But academic qualifications have their own limitations and may not necessarily be the final say in deciding on a lawyer's capabilities. Field work matters too. And Shana J. Black understands this.
Which is why, owing to her dedicated service, she is a recipient of numerous awards for her legal and community work, including the Wiley W. Manuel Award for Pro Bono Legal Services, CALI Award for High Achievement in Trusts and Estates and International Civil Litigation, and recognition by the San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program.

In addition to such accolades and awards, she has also garnered the respect of her peers and the community by contributing her time and expertise as a member of many law based organisations that include:

Federalist Society, San Diego Chapter (Board of Directors)
San Diego Republican Business Women's Association (Board of Directors)
Mother Attorneys Mentoring Association (Board of Directors, Past President, Co-Founder)
Soli Deo Gloria (Board of Directors)
Lawyers for the Arts
Lawyers Club
San Diego Bar Association
State Bar California

Academic qualifications, accolades in field work, respect in the community for service and ongoing participation; these are the cornerstones of an attorney who not only possesses the strength to fight legal opponents, but also a deep sense of empathy towards the members of her community.

About Shana J. Black
Shana J. Black is a top notch San Diego attorney with one of the best success records in the profession.

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http://www.shanablack.com/

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