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What is the 1980 Hague Convention?

The Hague Convention of 25 October 1980 on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction (1980 Hague Convention) is an international treaty that seeks to protect children from the harmful effects of wrongful removal or retention across international boundaries. The Convention seeks to provide a procedure to bring about the child’s prompt return and ensuring the protection of rights of access.

The 1980 Hague Convention has been ratified by 101 countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia. The Convention is an important tool for protecting children from the harmful effects of international child abduction.

The Convention applies when a child under the age of 16 is wrongfully removed or retained in a country other than the one where they habitually resided before the removal or retention.

It provides a two-step process for returning a wrongfully removed or retained child. The first step is for the parent or other person with custody rights to request the return of the child from the authorities in the country where the child is located. If the authorities in the requested country agree that the child was wrongfully removed or retained, they must order the child's return to the country of habitual residence.

The second step in the process is for the authorities in the country of habitual residence to decide on the child's future custody. The authorities in the country of habitual residence will consider the best interests of the child when making this decision.

If you think your child has been wrongfully removed or retained in another country, we can help you with this Convention process. The process is swift and helps protect the rights of children to have contact with their parents. Get in contact with Amit and his team today to initiate the process for returning your child home at amit@amit-law.com.