• Filing or responding to Hague Convention petitions
• Preventing or addressing wrongful international removal of a child
• Navigating multi-jurisdictional custody cases involving the U.S. and foreign countries
• Enforcing or challenging international custody orders
• Collaborating with foreign counsel and local courts to reach enforceable resolutions

Governing Laws And Statutes: Federal Laws

• Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction:

The Hague Convention is an international treaty aimed at preventing international child abduction by a parent. It ensures the prompt return of abducted children to their country of habitual residence. The United States implements this convention through federal statutes like the International Child Abduction Remedies Act (ICARA).

• International Child Abduction Remedies Act (ICARA):

ICARA provides the legal framework for enforcing the Hague Convention in the United States. It outlines the procedures for seeking the return of an abducted child and ensures that U.S. courts can hear cases involving international abduction.

• Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA):

The UCCJEA establishes guidelines for determining jurisdiction in child custody cases, aiming to prevent conflicting custody orders between states and countries. It bases jurisdiction on the child’s “home state” and ensures the enforcement of custody orders across state lines.