Hague Abduction Convention


International child custody disputes require an understanding of the Hague Convention
MORE COUNTRIES SIGNING HAGUE CHILD ABDUCTION TREATY Three countries, Albania, Singapore, and Ukraine have signed the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction, on February 1, 2013.  This boosts the number of cooperating countries to over 90, including the U.S.   The treaty calls for signatory countries […]

Three More Countries Sign on to Hague Child Abduction Treaty


CUSTODY DISPUTES BETWEEN STATES OR COUNTRIES Resolving custody disputes between parents who live in different jurisdictions is particularly complicated.  Before even getting to the dispute over where the child should live, the parties and courts must decide where the case is decided.  Fortunately federal guidance as to which state should […]

Custody Disputes Between States or Countries