You should seek legal advice before you leave the country. If you plan to move to another country, or plan to leave the United States for vacation, your protection order will probably not be enforceable in the other country. Full faith and credit means that protection orders are honored as long as you are in one of the 50 states, on tribal land, in . territories, or within . maritime jurisdictions. International child custody laws are quite different from state, tribal, or territorial custody statutes. The legal relationships of other countries with the United States can be quite complex. Legal issues may need to be addressed before you.
